Unexpected response to the Branded documentary

The following is an excerpt from my friend and colleague, David Curtis, from FH. I was going to post this story myself, but he did a great job so I'll let him tell it...

... I wanted to share with you an amazing and truly exciting fact that Brittani, Craig and I found out yesterday. We were fortunate to be able to attend a lecture at ASU-Downtown yesterday on the Psychological Needs of Prostituted Women, held by the Dept of Social Work. There was some great information and good discussion. But afterwards the three of us were able to talk with Luis from Dignity House, who sat behind us at the meeting. After exchanging simple 'how are you?' and 'how's it going over there?' pleasantries... she proceeded to inform us how much they thought of the film. She told us about how they show all their girls the film and are preparing to go into the jails. After, I asked about how effective the film was with those audiences, sharing that we typically use the film as an advocacy tool to inform the greater public... she went into a little more depth as to the responses they've received.

She told us that each time the girls at dignity house see the film, they are immediately able to confess and relate to the stories shared in the film, and are inspired more than ever to fully exit the life. They claim those stories as their own, and in turn claim the adamant desire to see the cycle end for themselves...as well as for others. Furthermore, she shared about a jail visit that hey did, and showed the film. Once the projector comes out... everyone in the jail gathers around, eager to see something new. She informed them that the film was on Child prostitution and the excitement turned to intrigue. The result of the filming was an immediate sign up of 4 women into the dignity House program, and a resounding affirmation and excitement from women that were identified those stories as their own! As Luis was telling us about this, all three of us confess to having tears in our eyes. They have appointments to go to another detention center soon and plan to show the film there. So far somewhere between 5-10 women from the program have walked next door and purchased a copy of the film.

(Craig again) Please go to www.brandedphx.com for more info on the documentary. If it looks like something you'd be interested in watching I'd be happy to purchase one for you.

Love you all!