The Abolitionists (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film
Released in 2016, The Abolitionists is a documentary film directed by Darrin Fletcher, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. On December 10th, 2013 Special Agent Tim Ballard turned in his Homeland Security badge and resigned from his employment with the United States government. He had spent over a decade rescuing children from child sex tourism both domestically and overseas. Though his job was difficult, he was proud that his country was one of very few in the world who was actually doing anything about this problem. However, mired in red tape and bureaucracy, Tim left to begin saving the children that he saw falling out of the purview of the US government. These children constitute over 90% of the children lost to child sex slavery and he could do nothing to help them while in the employment of the US government. This is a story about the lost children and the OURrescue.com jump team's exploits as they investigate and liberate enslaved children from around the world.
Who’s in it. The Abolitionists stars Laurie Holden as herself, Tim Ballard as Himself, Mark Mabry as Himself and Krysta Rykert as Herself.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Abolitionists page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Abolitionists tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
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- Where can I watch The Abolitionists (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Abolitionists change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Abolitionists?
- The Abolitionists stars Laurie Holden, Tim Ballard, Mark Mabry and Krysta Rykert.