UN Sex Abuse Scandal

January. 01,2018      
Rating:
7.2
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A documentary about the UN sex abuse scandal where companies and staff working for the United Nations in the Congo and other Central African countries were involved in rape and sex abuse of local women. There have been over 1700 allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse against UN peacekeepers in the last 15 years. Ramita Navai reveals why it keeps happening despite UN promises to stamp it out. It was produced for Channel 4 and for PBS Frontline – and ARTE. The film won the Robert F Kennedy Human Rights Journalism award for Television – International. Nominated for 2019 Emmy Award for Outstanding Investigative Documentary. Shortlisted for 2019 Grierson Awards for Best Single Documentary – International and Best Current Affairs Documentary. In 2020, the documentary won the 22nd Media Awards for “Children’s Rights in One World” in Germany.

Will Lyman as  Narrator (voice)

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Reviews

Titreenp
2018/01/01

SERIOUSLY. This is what the crap Hollywood still puts out?

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Matialth
2018/01/02

Good concept, poorly executed.

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StyleSk8r
2018/01/03

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

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Phillipa
2018/01/04

Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

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