- 2017
- Cinema Guild, The
- 1 h 18 m
SummaryA charismatic activist leads a globally-regarded NGO that provides shelter and education for girls rescued from brothels in Northern Thailand. But as the filmmakers meet the girls and their families, discrepancies begin to emerge and the story takes an unexpected turn.
Directed By:Dave Adams, Josie Swantek
The Wrong Light
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Jul 13, 2017
70
In the end, The Wrong Light is an engrossing cautionary tale teaching one of philanthropy’s oldest lessons: Caveat emptor.
Jul 20, 2017
60
Despite occasionally shaky storytelling, the doc sticks to its mission even as the most fundamental obstacles arise, producing a dramatic account that will make all do-gooders think twice about how they spend their charitable dollars.
Jul 20, 2017
60
The results, although emotional, intriguing and a bit surprising, lack the journalistic urgency, heft and deeper danger often connected to these sorts of cinematic unravelings.
Jul 10, 2017
38
The divide between meaningful journalism and ethical filmmaking seldom seems as wide as it does in The Wrong Light.
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Production Company:
- Run Riot Films
Release Date:Jul 14, 2017
Duration:1 h 18 m
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Awards
Montclair Film Festival (MFF)
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Cleveland International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
