Christian Filmmaker Reveals 'Devastating' Truth Linking Pornography, Sex Trafficking

Leah Marieann Klett : Jul 6, 2017
Gospel Herald

"As a Christian, I feel strongly about making truthful films, no matter what the subject may be. I believe that these types of subjects need to be brought to audiences around the world and be dealt with head on. While pornography is a taboo subject to discuss, I think the truth needs to be uncovered, to expose what's really going on in the industry." -Christian filmmaker Andrew Douglas.

[Gospel Herald] "Ten Million Throwaways" is a six-part documentary television miniseries exploring the adult entertainment industry and its direct links to global human sex trafficking. (Image: Ten Million Throwaways/via Gospel Herald)

The average lifespan of a porn star is just 36. A new porn video is uploaded to the internet every 39 minutes. A staggering 60% of divorces are the result of a spouse looking at pornography. Every second, $3,000 is spent on internet porn.

These are just a few of the shocking statistics revealed in the new White Shadow Films docu-series, "Ten Million Throwaways". Written and directed by Australian-born filmmaker Andrew Douglas and shot on several continents, the series tells the stories of those affected by the adult film industry, from ex-porn stars to recovering addicts.
"As a Christian, I feel strongly about making truthful films, no matter what the subject may be," Douglas told The Gospel Herald in exclusive interview. "I believe that these types of subjects need to be brought to audiences around the world and be dealt with head on. While pornography is a taboo subject to discuss, I think the truth needs to be uncovered, to expose what's really going on in the industry."

All of those interviewed in "Ten Million Throwaways" were involved in the adult film business, and all were either sexually abused as children or exposed to graphic material at a young age. The cast includes musician Jason Chu, ex-adult performers Crissy Moran and Jan Villarubia, and former exotic dancer Harmony Dust who have collectively starred in more than 100 adult movies.

Incredibly, none of those interviewed were paid to appear.

"The stories that we heard were quite emotional," said Douglas. "I hope this documentary educates those who watch it. When parents look at porn, I hope they think, 'This is someone's daughter.' It sounds cliche, but that's the truth. There's a lot of horrible things happening. I hope it opens their eyes and they think twice."

Narrated by Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs, Donnie Brasco, The Hateful Eight, Kill Bill, Sin City) and filmed on location in several countries as well as sex trafficking hotspots in the U.S., "Ten Million Throwaways" also exposes how the adult film entertainment industry directly links to human sex trafficking, which generates $32 billion every year...

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