LOS
ANGELES, May 10, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Scientology Network's DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE, the
weekly series providing a platform for Independent filmmakers to
air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues,
presents the award-winning documentary Finding Home, on
May 10, 2024.
DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE airs Fridays at 8
p.m. ET/PT on Scientology Network.
Finding Home follows three young girls as they transition
from a heartbreaking past as hostages in Cambodia's sex trade to a hope-filled
future—all with the help of an organization working to rescue and
rehabilitate victims of human trafficking.
Filmmaker Derek Hammeke's
award-winning documentary brings to life the struggles and
challenges faced by these young survivors as they rebuild their
lives after such devastating trauma. Produced over three years, the
film follows their journeys from victims to survivors. The
documentary highlights the crucial role provided by activists, some
living thousands of miles away, as the girls begin a new chapter in
life, finding acceptance, community and a place they can
call home.
Finding Home won the Documentary Feature Award at
the Queen City Film Festival in
Maryland.
ABOUT DEREK HAMMEKE
Finding Home is director Derek Hammeke's first feature-length
documentary. Through his Joplin,
Missouri-based production company Flying Treasure, LLC,
Hammeke has created a host of commercials, documentaries and
award-winning short films. He led the creative project for
Baht, a short film in partnership with Rapha International,
an organization dedicated to ending the trafficking and sexual
exploitation of children and providing aftercare for survivors.
Derek's involvement in producing for Rapha International inspired
his own commitment to combat human trafficking, ultimately leading
him to make Finding Home.
ABOUT DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE
Fundamental to Scientology is a humanitarian mission that
extends to some 200 nations with programs for human rights, human
decency, literacy, morality, drug prevention and disaster relief.
For this reason, the Scientology Network provides a platform for
Independent filmmakers who embrace a vision of building a better
world.
DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE debuts films weekly from award-winning
Independent filmmakers whose goal is to improve society by raising
awareness of social, cultural and environmental issues.
For more information, visit scientology.tv/docs.
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