Avenue Zero: Canada's Human Trafficking Shame (True Crime Documentary)
Synopsis
Crossing the U.S.-Canada border costs $900 for entry into Canada and $2,500 for entry into the U.S., reflecting the risks involved in human trafficking.
Synopsis
Road Zero marks the entry point into Canada from the U.S. A smuggler recounts transporting 400 to 500 people over five years, including minors as young as 14. In November 2003, police raids in Calgary revealed human trafficking in massage parlors. Women, often in debt bondage, are sold for sex. The documentary features interviews with victims and activists working on the streets of Vancouver, aiming to raise awareness and provide support.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet a smuggler who transported hundreds across borders.
- Find out about the 2003 Calgary massage parlor raid.
- See how traffickers impose arbitrary prices on women.
- Learn about harm reduction efforts for sex workers.
Did You Know
- A smuggler claimed to have transported between 400 to 500 people.
- Crossing from Canada to the U.S. costs $2,500 due to security measures.
- A 2003 raid in Calgary uncovered dozens of trafficked women.
- Some trafficked girls were as young as 10 to 15 years old.
- The average age of women in certain massage parlors was estimated at 15 to 16.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Road Zero?
Road Zero is the first street that starts as soon as you cross the U.S. border into Canada.
How much does it cost to cross the U.S. border into Canada?
Crossing from the U.S. into Canada costs 900 American dollars.
What age range do the trafficked individuals fall into?
The age range of trafficked individuals mentioned in the transcript is from 14 years old to 60 years old.
What are people saying?
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