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Stopping Traffic (2017): Cast, Ratings & Plot

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Stopping Traffic is a 2017 documentary directed by Sadhvi Siddhali Shree, starring Dolph Lundgren, Carolina Douthit and Cecilia Flores-Oebanda. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes. IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

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Stopping Traffic (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 19m (79 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
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The story

What Is Stopping Traffic About?

The premise of Stopping Traffic without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Stopping Traffic exposes the disturbing reality of global sex trafficking, focusing on child exploitation within the United States and internationally. Through the experiences of survivors and the work of dedicated advocates, the documentary reveals a complex network connecting child sexual abuse, online pornography, social media, and human trafficking. It highlights the scope of the problem and urges viewers to take action against this pervasive crime.

Stopping Traffic Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Stopping Traffic Cast

Dolph Lundgren leads the cast, with Carolina Douthit and Cecilia Flores-Oebanda. Directed by Sadhvi Siddhali Shree; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Sadhvi Siddhali Shree

One more film directed by Sadhvi Siddhali Shree: Stopping Traffic: The Movement to End Sex Trafficking.

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Ratings

Stopping Traffic Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Stopping Traffic 6.7/10.

Plot

Stopping Traffic Plot Summary

What happens in Stopping Traffic from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Stopping Traffic is a powerful and harrowing documentary that delves into the global crisis of human sex trafficking, with a specific and heartbreaking focus on the exploitation of minors. Rather than observing the crisis from a distance, the film adopts a deeply personal perspective, centering its narrative around the lived experiences of those who have endured the unthinkable. The production features poignant interviews with survivors of child sexual abuse and sex trafficking, as well as veteran activists who have dedicated their lives to this cause. To provide a comprehensive overview of the crisis, the film incorporates expert commentary from a wide range of professionals, including social service agents, medical doctors, academics, and passionate young activists.

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Videos

Stopping Traffic Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Stopping Traffic.

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Stopping Traffic FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Stopping Traffic, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Stopping Traffic?

Stopping Traffic runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

When was Stopping Traffic released?

Stopping Traffic was released on September 29, 2017.

Who directed Stopping Traffic?

Stopping Traffic was directed by Sadhvi Siddhali Shree.

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Who is in the cast of Stopping Traffic?

Stopping Traffic stars Dolph Lundgren, Carolina Douthit and Cecilia Flores-Oebanda, among 10 credited actors.

How is Stopping Traffic rated?

Stopping Traffic has 6.7/10 on IMDb and 58% on TMDB.

Does Stopping Traffic have a post-credit scene?

No. Stopping Traffic has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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