Directed by: Graeme Pearson
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Runtime: 42:00
Caught in the Light is a powerful documentary that dives deep into the dark world of human trafficking, using data and technology to uncover hidden networks of exploitation. Through interviews with experts from RedCompass Labs, ATII, and Quantexa, the film explores how financial data can be a crucial tool in identifying and combating modern slavery.
The narrative begins with a victim’s haunting personal account, immediately setting the tone for the urgency of the fight against human trafficking. Chapter by chapter, the film unveils the complexities of the trafficking network, the perfect storm of vulnerabilities that lead people to become victims, and the role of legitimate businesses as fronts for illicit activities.
With real-life case studies, including an 8-month-long investigation into a trafficking network involving 28 massage parlors and 2,200 bank accounts, the film demonstrates how financial institutions, armed with data from the RedFlag Accelerator, can play a vital role in dismantling these networks.
As the film progresses, it addresses the mental health impact on those involved in fighting trafficking and concludes on a note of hope—emphasizing the need for collaboration, transparency, and leveraging data and technology to bring justice to victims.
Key voices in the documentary include:
Megan Lundstrom, Polaris
Nick Lewis OBE, Standard Chartered Banks
Chris Bagnall, Quantexa
Clark Frogley, Quantexa, Former FBI Official
Chris Kemp, Anti-human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative
Silvija Krupena, RedCompass Labs