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Mumbai: Network recognized in the Cultural Issues Category for Trapped by Tradition: a CNN Freedom Project Documentary
In recognition of CNN‘s exceptional and courageous reporting, the network has been honored with the ‘Gold World Medal‘ in the Cultural Issues category at New York Festival‘s International TV and Film Awards 2012 for ‘Trapped by Tradition: a CNN Freedom Project documentary.‘
"We are delighted that ‘Trapped by Tradition‘ has been recognized with this prestigious award," said Tony Maddox, executive vice president and managing director of CNN International. "The award reflects the CNN Freedom Project‘s continued commitment to help bring an end to modern day slavery and is testament to the uncompromising dedication of our newsgathering teams as they seek to shine a light on this horrific practice and provide a voice for victims who cannot speak for themselves."
"I am very pleased that Trapped by Tradition has been awarded this distinguished award," said Indian film luminary Anil Kapoor who was a special contributor to the CNN Freedom Project for ‘Trapped by Tradition‘. "Human slavery is unacceptable and we must all work towards ending it. The awareness generated through documentaries like Trapped by Tradition is very important for combating this serious global issue."
In ‘Trapped by Tradition‘, Anil Kapoor visited the Bharatpur district of North India to highlight how many young girls and women are sold into the sex trade, often by members of their own family. The documentary followed Kapoor as he spent time with young girls and women who had been forced into joining the sex trade. The documentary also highlighted the on-ground changes which are coming out via better education and the efforts of organizations like Plan India as young girls and women learn about lifestyle choices outside Bharatpur and India‘s sex trade.
Excerpts from the documentary can be viewed at
http://cnn.com/video/?/video/international/2011/10/07/kapoor-trapped-in-tradition-1.cnn
http://cnn.com/video/?/video/international/2011/10/07/kapoor-trapped-in-tradition-2.cnn
http://cnn.com/video/?/video/international/2011/10/07/kapoor-trapped-in-tradition-3.cnn
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