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IN PLAIN SIGHT - Executive Produced and Narrated by Natalie Grant

To be released in 2014 by Word Films, IN PLAIN SIGHT will journey to five US cities to experience stories of hope rising out of the darkness of sexual slavery.

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IN PLAIN SIGHT - Executive Produced and Narrated by Natalie Grant

IN PLAIN SIGHT - Executive Produced and Narrated by Natalie Grant

IN PLAIN SIGHT - Executive Produced and Narrated by Natalie Grant

IN PLAIN SIGHT - Executive Produced and Narrated by Natalie Grant

IN PLAIN SIGHT - Executive Produced and Narrated by Natalie Grant

To be released in 2014 by Word Films, IN PLAIN SIGHT will journey to five US cities to experience stories of hope rising out of the darkness of sexual slavery.

To be released in 2014 by Word Films, IN PLAIN SIGHT will journey to five US cities to experience stories of hope rising out of the darkness of sexual slavery.

To be released in 2014 by Word Films, IN PLAIN SIGHT will journey to five US cities to experience stories of hope rising out of the darkness of sexual slavery.

To be released in 2014 by Word Films, IN PLAIN SIGHT will journey to five US cities to experience stories of hope rising out of the darkness of sexual slavery.

David Trotter
David Trotter
David Trotter
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Even though our Indiegogo fundraiser has concluded, you can still contribute to the IN PLAIN SIGHT documentary. We raised $44,000 in 60 days, but we still need $31,000 to fully fund the film. There are two ways to make a tax-deductible donation:

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Awaken Media
233 16th Place #F
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

It’s common knowledge that sex is used to sell products and services, but did you know that sex (itself) is being sold on a daily basis…in your city? You may not see a prostitute walking down your street or a pimp going door to door offering her services, but it’s happening in plain sight whether you realize it or not.

While the image of a pimp and prostitute have been glamorized through movies such as “Pretty Woman” and “Hustle & Flow”, there is nothing beautiful about the dark underbelly of the sex industry.

Maybe you’ve heard the term sex trafficking.
It’s simply a politically-correct way of saying sexual slavery.

While public slavery in the United States is over, there is still a large market for buying and selling women and children…in your city. It’s being sold through ads in the back weekly newspapers, posts on Craigslist.com and Backpage.com, at massage parlors, via escort services, at truck stops, and at a motel you drive by on a daily basis.

This is not just an "international" issue.

IN PLAIN SIGHT seeks to raise awareness of the thousands of women and children who are forced, coerced, or deceived into the commercial sex trade each year in the United States. Through the mediums of a documentary film and accompanying music album, we will open the eyes of the average American to what’s happening “in plain sight” – the exploitation of thousands of people in their own communities without them even being aware.

Most Americans are completely oblivious to the fact that thousands of women and children are enslaved within their own communities. This isn’t limited to Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and New York. We’re talking about cities across America – from Sacramento to Little Rock to Baltimore – where the unthinkable is happening “in plain sight.”

More info: www.inplainsightfilm.com 

Through an eye-opening documentary, inspiring worship album, and engaging 31-day devotional & group study guide, we will...

  • Inform Americans that sex trafficking is happening in their city in plain sight.
  • Profile five freedom-giving non-profits who are doing tremendous work in both rescuing and caring for victims of sex trafficking.
  • Rally a generation of abolitionists to rise up and take action on behalf of women and children who are being exploited.
  • Fund the work of Abolition International in their effort to bring hope and freedom to victims of sexual slavery. 

The Documentary

Executive Produced and Narrated by Natalie Grant, IN PLAIN SIGHT will journey to five US cities to experience stories of hope and freedom rising out of the darkness of sexual slavery.

  • We plan to feature an "average family or person" in each city and help them become aware of what's happening "in plain sight" down the street. 

  • This family or person will come face to face with the dark reality of sex trafficking in their city, and you'll experience it every step of the way.

  • Finally, we will profile a non-profit that focuses on rescue and aftercare - each belonging to the Abolition International Shelter Association,

  • To be released in stores nationwide in 2014 by Word Films.


The Worship Album

The IN PLAIN SIGHT album will be comprised of original, worship songs from well-known artists who turn our attention to the Source of hope and healing needed to overcome the darkness of sex trafficking in the US.

(Cover images for representational purposes only.)


The 31-Day Devotional & Study Guide

To be co-authored by Stacia Freeman (President of Abolition International) and David Trotter, the IN PLAIN SIGHT 31-Day Devotional & Study Guide will be designed for individual and/or group study focused on God's heart for the vulnerable and broken within our world. Starting with the viewing of the documentary as a group, each of the five small group study guides will be followed up with daily devotions including key concept, Scriptures, quotes, reflection question, action step, a Tweet-able quote, and an Instragram-able image. While the topic of "sex trafficking" will be interwoven, our greatest desire is that this study guide will rally a generation to rise up and take action on behalf of any vulnerable men, women, and children in our world who are being exploited.


  1. CONTRIBUTE NOW - We need to raise at least $75,000 to fund the documentary and worship album, and we would be honored by your support. As a small "thank you" for your contribution, we've listed a number of "perks" on the right column. Every dollar counts!

  2. SPREAD THE WORD - Tell your friends about IN PLAIN SIGHT and our campaign to raise $75,000 within 30 days. Post a link to this page on Facebook or Twitter. Write about it on your blog. Post an image on Instagram. Your friends need to know about this project and how they can participate.

NATALIE GRANT
Documentary: Executive Producer & Narrator

Grammy nominated Natalie Grant is a powerhouse vocalist, heart-gripping songwriter, and charismatic performer. She has consistently remained one of the top selling Christian artists and has sold well over a million records. The Gospel Music Association named her the 2012 Female Vocalist of the Year, an honor that she’s received 5 times.

Beyond her artistry, she is an outspoken advocate for victims of human trafficking. In 2005, Natalie founded the organization Abolition International which is committed to providing quality restorative aftercare to trafficking victims both domestically and internationally.

More info: nataliegrant.com

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DAVID TROTTER
Project: Executive Producer, Host, & Co-Author
Based in Orange County, California, David Trotter is passionate about inspiring you to leverage your life for the good of others. As a documentary filmmaker, speaker, and writer, he shares his own journey in creative ways in order to compel people to take positive action in their world.

David is the Executive Producer and Co-host of MOTHER INDIA: Life Through the Eyes of the Orphan – Best Short Documentary at the 2012 San Diego Christian Film Festival.

Prior to 15 years of non-profit leadership experience, David attended Vanguard University (BA) and Fuller Theological Seminary (MA). He has been married to Laura for over 19 years, and they have two children.

More info: davidtrotter.tv

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KIM DEALLEAN
Project: Senior Producer
Kim DeAllen is a philanthropist with a heart for creating sustainable solutions against injustice. She is the Founder of Rehostar Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing inequalities in health, education and economics in Rehoboth, Namibia. Kim received her Bachelor’s degree in Film/TV as well as her Master’s degree in Education from Chapman University and went on to study Corporate Social Responsibility at Harvard Business School.  


With an extensive background in production, Kim has worked on some of the most recognizable television shows in recent history for Warner Bros., Telepictures, and Universal Television. During her time in Hollywood, she felt compelled to serve in sub-sahara Africa and found work that resonated with her soul. She went on to found Rehostar Inc., to continue the work of feeding, educating and empowering the people of Rehoboth, Namibia. During this effort, DeAllen had the opportunity to work with visionary leaders: Paul Makarechian of Makar Properties, where DeAllen was the Director of Corporate and Community Relations and then most recently with Michael Davidson as Regional Director of Orange County for Gen Next, an exclusive organization of successful individuals dedicated to learning about and becoming engaged with the most pressing challenges facing future generations.

Kim’s passion for the oppressed and broken extends into her volunteer roles in the community whether serving at the Lighthouse shelter in Costa Mesa, serving on the Olive Crest event committee, or with Miracles for Kids. Originally from Greenwood Village, CO, Kim currently resides in Orange County, CA with her husband Kevin and their 5 children.

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NOAH LAMBERTH
Documentary: Director & Cinematographer
Noah Lamberth is a filmmaker who travels the world capturing unique stories. Not only has he produced promotional videos for world-famous corporations, but he often works with world-class performers.

Noah is the Director and Cinematographer of MOTHER INDIA: Life Through the Eyes of the Orphan

When he’s not shooting around the globe, Noah lives in Los Angeles, California.

More info: noahlamberth.com 

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TROY LAMBERTH
Documentary: Associate Producer & Writer
With over 20 years of film and television production experience,Troy Lamberth is currently the Executive Producer of Haven Today Radio and Assistant Professor of Communication Arts at Providence Christian College in Pasadena, California.

Troy is the Co-Producer of MOTHER INDIA: Life Through the Eyes of the Orphan.

After graduating from California Baptist University, he received his Master of Fine Arts degree in Film and TV Production from Chapman University. Troy has been married for six years to his wife, Melissa, and they have three, young children.

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TONY GUERRERO
Documentary: Music Supervisor & Composer
Tony Guerrero has established himself in a variety of areas over the last twenty years. His work as a contemporary jazz flugelhornist, trumpeter, composer and producer has garnered him both critical success and a world-wide audience. He has toured the United States and much of the world as a headliner in major jazz festivals, concert venues, and clubs and has enjoyed commercial radio success not only with his own releases but with music he has written for other artists. To date, he has released 9 solo CDs as well as a variety of special releases and has appeared on countless other artist’s recordings (trumpet, flugelhorn, piano, guitar, producer, composer, arranger and more). His latest CD, “Blue Room”, has received numerous rave reviews and substantial radio airplay around the country, spending nearly six solid months on the National Jazz Charts.

From 1999-2010, Tony served as a Music Director and as the Director of Creative Arts at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California (Rick Warren, Senior Pastor), where he worked with literally hundreds of musicians and singers on everything from weekly services to recordings to concerts.

Tony and his wife, Candice, live in Orange County, CA, with their daughter, Ella, and son, Nico.

More info: tonyguerrero.com

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STACIA FREEMAN
Devotional & Study Guide: Co-Author
Stacia Freeman is the President and Executive Director of Abolition International, a position she has held since July, 2006. Prior to her work at AI, Stacia worked in the pediatric healthcare field in research and development working with leaders in the medical field to promote early identification of hearing loss in children.

Along with Dr Jeff Barrows, Stacia co-founded the Abolition International Shelter Association to promote quality restoration and create a network of service providers. The association currently has 28 members providing care around the world. Stacia believes that every individual who has been a victim of sex trafficking and exploitation deserves the best opportunity for healing and success and that the opportunity exists through partnership and joint efforts to address the continuity of care one community at a time.

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I JUST WANNA HELP!

$15 USD
We'll thank you in three ways: 1. Your name will be listed on a special "Thank You" page on our website. 2. You'll receive our "Behind the Scenes" e-newsletter giving you a first-hand look at the process of making the documentary and music album. 3. You'll receive the "13A" iPhone app by Abolition International, giving you resources to recognize victims in a variety of situations and the ability to report real time info to anti-trafficking law enforcement task forces about what you see.
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"HURRICANE" by NATALIE GRANT

$30 USD
Receive Natalie's new CD entitled "Hurricane" after it comes out on October 15th. Plus, you'll receive the "13A" iPhone app by Abolition International. Your name will be listed on a special "Thank You" page on our website, and you'll receive our "Behind the Scenes" e-newsletter giving you a first-hand look at the process of making the documentary and music album.
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IN PLAIN SIGHT DVD & CD

$50 USD
You'll get a copy of the IN PLAIN SIGHT CD music album and DVD documentary (to be delivered in 2014). Plus, you'll receive the "13A" iPhone app by Abolition International. Your name will be listed on a special "Thank You" page on our website, and you'll receive our "Behind the Scenes" e-newsletter giving you a first-hand look at the process of making the documentary and music album.
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HURRICANE + IN PLAIN SIGHT

$75 USD
Receive Natalie's new CD entitled "Hurricane" after it comes out on October 15th, and you'll get a copy of the IN PLAIN SIGHT CD music album and DVD documentary (to be delivered in 2014). Plus, you'll receive the "13A" iPhone app by Abolition International. Your name will be listed on a special "Thank You" page on our website, and you'll receive our "Behind the Scenes" e-newsletter giving you a first-hand look at the process of making the documentary and music album.
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YOUTH or COLLEGE GROUP NIGHT

$100 USD
Host your own screening of IN PLAIN SIGHT in 2014. You'll get the DVD, CD, leader discussion notes page, a reproducible student discussion page, editable promotional tools (flyer, poster, screen slides), and a screening license to show the film! Rally your students to raise the $100 or simply donate the money out of your budget.
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ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

$150 USD
You will be listed as an ASSOCIATE PRODUCER in the film's credits and receive a copy of the IN PLAIN SIGHT CD music album and DVD documentary (to be delivered in 2014). And, you'll get an 8x10 IN PLAIN SIGHT POSTER AUTOGRAPHED by Natalie Grant. Plus, you'll receive the "13A" iPhone app by Abolition International. Your name will be listed on a special "Thank You" page on our website, and you'll receive our "Behind the Scenes" e-newsletter.
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5 WEEK SMALL GROUP STUDY

$250 USD
Does your small group or Sunday School need a five-week study? We'll provide you with the DVD, CD, and ten 31 day devotionals / small group study guides that will include 5 weeks of curriculum. (More books can be purchased separately if needed.) Rally your small group to pitch in early, and we'll deliver the goods in 2014.
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PRE-SCREENING with NATALIE

$500 USD
Join us in Nashville in 2014 for an EXCLUSIVE PRE-SCREENING NIGHT with Natalie Grant. Enjoy the film, Q&A with the team, and record a video review to be included on the website. (Transportation not included.) Plus, you'll be listed as an ASSOCIATE PRODUCER in the film's credits and get a copy of the IN PLAIN SIGHT CD music album and DVD documentary (to be delivered in 2014).
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2 CONCERT TIX + MEET NATALIE

$1,000 USD
Receive TWO TICKETS to any Natalie Grant concert or "Dare to Be" event in the next 12 months, plus you'll have the opportunity to MEET NATALIE GRANT, take photos, and chat for a few minutes about whatever you want! (Transportation not included.) Plus, you will be listed as an ASSOCIATE PRODUCER in the film's credits and receive a DVD copy of IN PLAIN SIGHT (to be delivered in 2014).
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LUNCH in the RECORDING STUDIO

$2,500 USD
Hang at a NASHVILLE RECORDING STUDIO for the day as you sit in on the IN PLAIN SIGHT recording session with a well-known Christian artist. Enjoy lunch, hang out, take photos, chat about whatever you want, and watch the session in action. (Transportation not included.) Plus, you will be listed as an ASSOCIATE PRODUCER in the film's credits and receive a copy of the IN PLAIN SIGHT CD music album and DVD documentary (to be delivered in 2014).
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COFFEE with NATALIE & STACIA

$3,500 USD
Join Natalie Grant and Stacia Freeman (Executive Director of Abolition International) for an hour at a NASHVILLE COFFEE SHOP. Learn about the work of Abolition, hear about what's next for Natalie's career, and ask any questions you want! (Coffee is included, but transportation is not.) Plus, you will be listed as an ASSOCIATE PRODUCER in the film's credits and receive a copy of the IN PLAIN SIGHT CD and DVD.
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VIP at PREMIERE with NATALIE

$5,000 USD
We'll fly you from anywhere in the continental US to be our VIP at the PREMIERE of IN PLAIN SIGHT (Nashville, TN), and you'll MEET NATALIE GRANT to take photos on the red carpet, hang out, and chat for a few minutes about whatever you want! Of course, you'll have a great seat for the film, too. (Includes one night hotel accommodations and transportation for two days.) Plus, you will be listed as an ASSOCIATE PRODUCER in the film's credits and receive a copy of the IN PLAIN SIGHT CD and DVD.
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