The Abolitionists
The Abolitionists is a 2016 documentary film by Darrin Fletcher and Chet Thomas about a sting mission orchestrated in Colombia by the independent Operation Underground Railroad jump team, led by former U.S. Homeland Security Special Agent Timothy Ballard, countering child sex trafficking.[1][2]
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| Directed by | Darrin Fletcher, Chet Thomas |
| Produced by | Darrin Fletcher, Gerald R. Molen, Chet Thomas |
| Starring | Tim Ballard, Laurie Holden, Mark Mabry, Krista Rykert |
| Music by | Tim Jones |
| Cinematography | Tristan Whitman |
| Edited by | Mike Chenoweth |
Production company | FletChet Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Fathom |
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Running time | 87 min |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Development
The film was developed first and foremost as a compelling reality television series but as the first episode was being editing it began to take on its own life as a feature film, with seven episodes of the television series also being completed.
Reception
Critical response
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 91% based on 179 user reviews. The site's critic, NYC Movie Guru reads: "Spellbinding, gripping and eye-opening. Bravo to directors Darrin Fletcher and Chet Thomas for bringing Tim Ballard and the human rights issue of child sex trafficking to light"[3] The Abolitionists premiered on May 16, 2016, and sold out 500+ theaters all across the United States.
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Original release date |
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| 1 | "Operation Yvrose" | Darrin Fletcher & Chet Thomas | TBA |
| 2 | "Operation Boca Chica" | Darrin Fletcher & Chet Thomas | TBA |
| 3 | "Operation Open Doors" | Darrin Fletcher & Chet Thomas | TBA |
| 4 | "Operation New World" | Darrin Fletcher & Chet Thomas | TBA |
| 5 | "Operation Triple Take - Part I" | Darrin Fletcher & Chet Thomas | TBA |
| 6 | "Operation Triple Take - Part II" | Darrin Fletcher & Chet Thomas | TBA |
| 7 | "Operation Searching For Gardy" | Darrin Fletcher & Chet Thomas | TBA |
References
- Kreps, Daniel (19 October 2014). "'Walking Dead' Actress Helps Rescue Colombian Sex Slaves". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
- Smith, Candace; Pinedo-Burns, Aristides (22 October 2014). "Rescuing Children From Colombia's Sex Trafficking Trade". ABC News. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
- "Documentary Roundup". Retrieved September 9, 2016.
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