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NOW on PBS: The Rescue List
The Rescue Listfinds us on Lake Volta in Ghana, a treacherous and trying place for children who have been sold into slavery as fishermen. A fate-changing tale of modern-day slavery, The Rescue List uncovers the realities of child laborers and amplifies the voices of heroes who have set out to free them.
Now broadcasting on PBS (check local listings) and streaming online and on the PBS App.
Tonight: Instagram Live with the Filmmakers of The Rescue List
Join POV for a special Instagram Live interview with Alyssa Fedele and Zachary Fink, the filmmakers of The Rescue List. We’ll be taking your questions and hearing about their journey to make this film, getting an update on the participants in the film now, and discussing resources for learning more about the issue of modern slavery in Ghana and worldwide. Head over to the POV Instagram account tonight after the east coast premiere at 11:30 p.m. ET to join.
POV believes in the power of film to engage communities in dialogue around the most pressing social issues of our time. Use the accompanying resources for The Rescue List to learn about the issues and get involved:
As we all adjust to doing our part to “flatten the curve” of coronavirus, POV and The Rescue List film team are working together to offer live Q&As to middle school, high school and college classrooms pivoting to distance learning across the country. If you are a teacher who would like to receive information about these Q&As, use the link to sign up below and we will be in touch with details.
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