Fatal Promises plot
An estimated 800,000 people are trafficked across international borders every year. It is a global criminal enterprise that makes billions. It is the world's largest trade after drugs and arms smuggling. Through personal stories of victims of human trafficking, interviews with politicians, representatives of aid organizations and prominent spokespersons such as Emma Thompson and Gloria Steinem, the film provides an in-depth look at the reality of human trafficking. The experiences of victims and activists versus the rhetoric of politicians and pundits who claim they have taken important steps in fighting this horrific crime against humanity while trade is rampant.