📽️ Gridshock: Documentary Film Showing
🗓️ Sunday, November 2nd
🕡 6:30p
About Gridshock
Gridshock is a documentary film exposing the hidden and disturbing reality behind the sex trafficking demand in Iowa.
Vanessa McNeal, a filmmaker and survivor of sexual violence, sets out to explore the often overlooked reality about why the sex trafficking industry thrives. The truth is that sex trafficking wouldn’t exist without the unquenchable thirst and demand for it.
On the quest to learn more, Vanessa discovers who the johns/buyers are and why there is a culture of impunity that hides and protects them.
In this riveting and truly disturbing documentary, what you think you know about sex trafficking will be challenged. What is hidden will come to light, even in a midwestern state like Iowa. The film features survivors of sex trafficking, local and federal law enforcement, advocates, politicians, and a recovering sex addict.
FAQs
When is the presentation?
Sunday, November 2nd from 6:30p to approximately 8:30p.
How long will the presentation last?
The total time of the presentation will be 2+ hours, from 6:30p to roughly 8:30p.
Here is the schedule of the presentation:
- 6:30p – Stacy Besch, Team Iowa volunteer from Algona, prefaces the film (10 minutes)
- 6:40p – Gridshock documentary is shown (55 minutes)
- 7:35p – Stacy shares actual stories around Iowa, action steps that can be taken, what to look for, online dangers we need to be aware of, and the ‘seed’ of all of this. (45+ minutes)
- Approx. 8:30p – Presentation ends
Can I watch the presentation online if I can’t attend in person?
Unfortunately, no. Due to licensing restrictions, we are not allowed to livestream the event.
Where is Living Word located?
Living Word Church is located at 905 10th Ave SE, Spencer, Iowa.
Will there be childcare?
Yes! Childcare will be available for birth through 5th grade.
6th-12th graders encouraged to attend the presentation.
If you need childcare, please let us know the number of children you're bringing by clicking the "Childcare RSVP" button. This helps us prepare for your visit. Thanks!
Where do I park?
We have a paved parking lot to the south of our building. We are expecting a large crowd, so should the parking lot fill up, parking is also allowed on the side of the street. You are also welcome to park in the grass to the south of the parking lot.
