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Tied to a Lie

2023 • 45 minutes • Documentary / Crime / Social Impact

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Description

An unflinching investigation into youth sex trafficking and gang recruitment on Vancouver Island and across British Columbia.

Synopsis

Tied to a Lie tackles the urgent and hidden crisis of sex trafficking and gang recruitment targeting youth across Vancouver Island and throughout British Columbia. Told through intimate, courageous interviews with young survivors, frontline law enforcement, youth counsellors, and social workers, director Mia Golden exposes how modern predators groom vulnerable teens online and in local communities.

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Awards & Festival Honors

Best Short Documentary - International Police Award Arts
Social Impact Recognition - Vancouver Island Film Gathering

Press & Media Coverage

CHEK News Investigation Report Victoria Buzz In-Depth Feature

Empress Avenue Contributions

Full Film Production
Direction & Producing
Cinematography
Sound Design & 5.1 Mix
Colour Grading & Finishing

Key Cast

Danica McKellar Special Guest / Advocate

Mia Golden Host / Investigator

Key Crew & Department

Director & Producer Mia Golden

Producer Emrey Wright

Producer & Editor Joseph Boutilier

Sound Designer & Re-Recording Mixer Evan Matthiesen

Previous Film Fragile Seeds (2021)

Next Film Penny Girl (2019)

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