The Other Side – A Portrait of Nikki Bell
2024 WINNER - BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT
2022
United States
13 mins
Documentary Film Competition
| Aubrey Franchell | |
| Aubrey Franchell, Cs Wallace | |
| Explicit Sexual Situations; Non-Explicit Sexual Situations; Implied Violence; Drug Use; Discussion or Depiction of Rape; Discussion or Depiction of Suicide; Discussion or Depiction of Self-Harm |
‘The Other Side’ is a portrait of Nikki Bell and her journey from a teen sex trafficking survivor to a powerful advocate for other survivors in Worcester, MA. Over the past 8 years, she’s set up an extensive network of support services to help women in her community overcome addiction, trauma, isolation, stigma, and violence associated with the commercial sex industry.
Then the world changed seemingly overnight. When the pandemic began, Nikki’s drop-in center was forced to close, preventing her team from providing food, clothing and support services to those in need. Nikki and her staff of survivors began risking their own health and safety to continue providing invaluable aid.
About the Director
Aubrey Franchell believes in the power of stories. Through both her short-form documentaries and scripted works she shines a light on the hidden narratives that surround us. Her work is grounded in the idea that by creating opportunities for viewers to look more deeply into a subject they will become activated to make positive change in the world.
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