Maids for Sale
Synopsis
BBC News Arabic's undercover investigation exposes the people in Kuwait breaking local and international laws on modern slavery, including a woman offering a child for sale. At the centre of this powerful investigative film is Fatou, a 16 year old in Kuwait City who has been there for nine months. We follow her rescue and journey back home to Guinea, West Africa and ask: what's being done to control the apps promoted on Google, Apple and Facebook-owned Instagram?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jess Kelly
- Screenplay & Story
- Jess Kelly
- Original Score
- Katya Mihailova
- Original Title
- Maids for Sale
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Release Date
- 03/11/2019
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jess Kelly
Jess Kelly
Katya Mihailova
Mustafa Khalili, Bettina Waked
Rosie Garthwaite, Mustafa Khalili, Owen Pinnell
Department Leadership Roster
Jess Kelly
Writer
Jess Kelly
Director
Mustafa Khalili
Editor
Bettina Waked
Editor
Owen Pinnell
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maids for Sale
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Maids for Sale about?
BBC News Arabic's undercover investigation exposes the people in Kuwait breaking local and international laws on modern slavery, including a woman offering a child for sale. At the centre of this powerful investigative film is Fatou, a 16 year old in Kuwait City who has been there for nine months. We follow her rescue and journey back home to Guinea, West Africa and ask: what's being done to control the apps promoted on Google, Apple and Facebook-owned Instagram?
Who directed Maids for Sale?
Maids for Sale was directed by Jess Kelly.
Who stars in Maids for Sale?
The principal cast of Maids for Sale includes Jess Kelly, May K. Al-Tararwah, Fatou Bongono, Urmila Bhoola, Mary Ann Abunda.
When was Maids for Sale released and how long is it?
Maids for Sale was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Maids for Sale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maids for Sale was composed by Katya Mihailova.