Cinema Guild announced today the acquisition of all U.S. distribution rights to Josie Swantek Heitz’s and Dave Adams’s powerful documentary “The Wrong Light”. Produced by Shine Global, the Academy- Award winning non-profit production company behind “Inocente,” and Academy Award nominee/Emmy winner, “War/ Dance”, “The Wrong Light” will be released theatrically this Fall.
The Wrong Light tells the riveting story of a charismatic activist who leads a globally-regarded anti-trafficking NGO in Northern Thailand that provides shelter and education to young girls rescued from brothels. But as the filmmakers embed themselves at the shelter and meet the young girls and their families, discrepancies begin to emerge. As the filmmakers embark in a quest for the truth while keeping the girls safe, the heroic tale takes a shocking turn and uncovers a dark side of child advocacy behind the trafficking headlines.
“Josie and Dave have crafted a gripping, complex and essential documentary that unfolds like a mystery and will shake audiences around the country. We have been following the project since the release of “Inocente” in 2012 and yet we were astonished by the empowering force of the film. We look forward to collaborating with Shine Global again and to the passionate discussions The Wrong Light will spark”, commented Blandine Mercier-McGovern.
“We loved working with The Cinema Guild on “Inocente,”and know that “The Wrong Light” is in the best possible hands for US distribution,” said Susan MacLaury, the film’s producer and Executive Director of Shine Global. “Audience reaction during festival Q and A’s has excited us by its engagement and intensity. And making this film reminded us that although child exploitation can take many forms, young adults are inherently resilient, a quality Shine always celebrates in its films.”