Documentary on Human Trafficking Coming to Sacramento August 4-6

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Aug. 3, 2014 - PRLog -- When the Saints (WtS), an international nonprofit working to end the massive global problem of sexual exploitation and trafficking, are on a 20 state cross-country “Close to Home” screening tour of their self-titled documentary When the Saints (http://whenthesaints.com/media/film/).  The filmmaking team will be in the Sacramento area August 4-6 (map of tour attached) and available for interviews, speaking engagements and screenings of the film.

When the Saints explores God’s mission to fight sexual exploitation in the heart of Malawi, Africa.  With startling/eye-opening statistics such as those listed below, the filmmakers believe that change must start from within and are looking to our country’s churches to lead the way.

•          53 % of Christian men visit porn sites every week. –Family Safe Media

•          Over half of evangelical pastors admit to viewing pornography last year. –Safe Families

•          Every 2 minutes a girl is trafficked for the purpose of sexual exploitation. (average age is 13) -Unicef

•          1% of victims of trafficking are rescued. –UN

Thought provoking and universal, this film is a powerful tool to rally reflection and examination of mankind’s role in exploitation.  WtS founder and producer of this documentary believes “people’s lives will be forever changed as a result of this film. Every interaction with the opposite sex will be forever impacted by what they see after they watch it…It is an honor and a privilege to be called to this important work of defending and speaking on behalf of those who are most vulnerable, oppressed and marginalized.”

The 20-state tour plans to host 60 screenings from June 15, 2014 to August 25, 2014 for congregations throughout the country.  All screenings are free and open to the public.  For a list of locations and times visit the film’s website or Facebook Events (https://www.facebook.com/WhentheSaints/events) page. In addition to viewing the film, screening events will include time for worship, sharing & prayer, response, and a Q&A period with When the Saints director and WtS founder, David Peterka.  The filmmakers are looking for Host Sites, Partner Groups and Street Teams to help spread their message.  If you would like to book the film for your church or group, requests can be made online or by contacting WtS (mailto:info@whenthesaints.com) directly.

“Every church should take this opportunity to rally its saints around this message,” said David Comstock, pastor of Mid-Cities Church in St. Louis. “The film has the power to both inspire and transform. This is more than a movie, it's a movement."

Founded in 2011, WtS is diligent in its work with community leaders in Malawi, Africa to eradicate sexual exploitation and trafficking.  Founder and Executive Director David Peterka and his dedicated team work to achieve this goal through the combined efforts of rescue and rehabilitation of girls, mentoring of men, and preaching the gospel.  WtS is in the final stages of construction on a rehabilitation center in Malawi that will provide a safe home, aftercare program & vocational training to girls who are survivors of sexual abuse.

When the Saints is also produced by Speak Up Productions, a St. Louis based production company specializing in documentaries and films that speak up on important issues worldwide.  Their award winning documentary What Matters? is scheduled for a late summer VOD release.