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A Dance for Bethany(2007)
Status: Released
Date: 2007-09-20
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Time: 1h 44m
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Investigator reporter Abbey Fisher always thought she wanted the traditional American Dream: a husband and children of her own. When life and fertility stand in her way, Fisher (played by Robyn Lively) leverages her journalism know-how and uncovers the rapidly growing American sex trade preying on children and youth. Fisher and her husband come to know Bethany (Lori Beth (Edgeman) Sikes), a twelve year old victim of pernicious trafficking. As Bethany learns and grows, so do the Fishers as they take the battle against circumstances and government to protect others from Bethany's experiences.
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Movie: A Dance for Bethany
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Robyn Lively
Abbey
Lori Beth Sikes
Bethany
William McNamara
James Fisher
Ann Mahoney
Sarah
Frank Hoyt Taylor
Senator Abbot
Bruce McKinnon
Josh
Wil Horneff
Eric
Danny Vinson
Matthew Carrothers
Eric Saperston
Harry Miller
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Investigator reporter Abbey Fisher always thought she wanted the traditional American Dream: a husband and children of her own. When life and fertility stand in her way, Fisher (played by Robyn Lively) leverages her journalism know-how and uncovers the rapidly growing American sex trade preying on children and youth. Fisher and her husband come to know Bethany (Lori Beth (Edgeman) Sikes), a twelve year old victim of pernicious trafficking. As Bethany learns and grows, so do the Fishers as they take the battle against circumstances and government to protect others from Bethany's experiences.
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2007-09-20
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