DNA Films, In Partnership with Operation Underground Railroad and Abundance Studios, Announces New Documentary, It’s Happening Right Here.
Orlando, FL – January 27, 2023 – DNA Films and Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.) have partnered with Abundance Studios™ on a new documentary, It’s Happening Right Here, which shines light on the truth that child sex traffickers are infiltrating nearly every big city and small town in the United States, and that social media has only expanded predators’ reach. The film, from Emmy® Award Winning Director, Nick Nanton premieres January 31, 2023, on Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, and Fandango.
It’s Happening Right Here shows how O.U.R. and other non-profits are assisting law enforcement agencies across the country in the fight to end child trafficking. The film also shows how technology and social media have expanded the reach of predators through gaming and social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram and Roblox. Through interviews with law enforcement, technology experts, and survivors, topics like online grooming, sextortion, and trafficking risks are explored while preventative tools are shared.
“It can be a scary realization, but we need to open our eyes to what is happening and spread awareness to everyone, especially parents with young kids who have access to the internet,” said Tim Ballard, O.U.R. President and Founder. “I encourage everyone to watch the film to educate yourselves about how prevalent this crime actually is and how to spot it.”
The documentary includes interviews with survivors, including one girl who was trafficked starting at age 10 just a few blocks from her grandparent’s home. It also provides tips and suggestions for how parents can best protect their children while sharing warning signs to look out for.
“It’s Happening Right Here” was created and directed by Emmy Award winning director Nick Nanton, and Emmy® Award winning producers Nick Ruff and Katie Tschopp. “We want to show parents how their children are vulnerable to child sex predators no matter how much money they make, where they live or even if they think they are taking every precaution to keep bad people away from their homes,” said Nanton.
Country artist, RaeLynn, performs, “It’s Happening Right Here,” a companion song and music video that was written by Jeremy Bussey, Heather Morgan, Brock Berryhill, and Nick Nanton and produced by Berryhill. It can be viewed here.
About Nick Nanton:
From the slums of Port au Prince Haiti with special forces raiding a sex trafficking ring and freeing children to the Virgin Galactic Space Port in Mojave with Sir Richard Branson, 22-Time Emmy Award Winning Director/Producer, Nick Nanton, has become known for telling stories that connect. Why? Because he focuses on the most fascinating subject in the world: PEOPLE.
Nick has directed more than 60 documentaries and a sold-out Broadway Show (garnering 43 Emmy nominations in multiple regions and 22 wins), including: DREAM BIG: Rudy Ruettiger LIVE on Broadway, Visioneer: The Peter Diamandis Story, Rudy Ruettiger: The Walk On, Operation Toussaint, and The Rebound.
Nick specializes in bringing the element of human connection to every viewer, no matter the subject. He is currently directing and hosting the series “In Case You Didn’t Know,” (Season 1 , Larry King, Executive Producer), featuring legends in the worlds of business, entrepreneurship, personal development, technology, and sports.
Learn more at www.nicknanton.com
About Abundance Studios™
Abundance Studios™ is a film studio dedicated to fostering a world of abundant thinking and abundant action. The producer collective is comprised of entrepreneurs, professionals, and philanthropists dedicated to earning, learning, and serving through media. The goal of the studio is to find, film, and share heartening and inspirational stories that will help to uplift the world. Film and storytelling have the power to create immensely positive change in the world, and Abundance Studios™ wants to facilitate that change for the betterment of mankind.
About the Production Team:
Emmy® Award Winning Director and Producer, Nick Nanton along with Emmy® Award Winning Producers Nick Ruff and Katie Tschopp and Producer Tim Ballard produced the film alongside Lance Drury, Rafael Nacif, Doug Hanson, John Rosa, Perminder Chohan, Hema Bhatt, Michael Kojonen, Ann Marie Smith, Ed Clay, Scott Nelson, Deddrick Perry, Ray Roberts, Shilo Schluterman, Lance Luke, Rick Orozco, Gwen Medved, Alexandra Allen, Andrew Allen, Emma Jean Thompson, Sherah Danielle Thompson, Mark Kemsley, Rizi Timane, Danielle Caplin, Craig Lack, Robyn Williams, Michael Reza, Lee Richter, Peter D’Arruda, Didi Wong, Julie Meates, Chuck McDowell, Chris Wiser, Richard Tyler, Dr. Teri Rouse, Kevin Hodes, Dominick Cruz and Jennifer Perri.
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