The institution of slavery is far from outdated, despite common misconceptions. According to the organization Free The Slaves, 27 million people around the world are enslaved today.
Helvey's film "Kavi" is a 19-minute narrative about a young boy in India who wants to escape from the brick kiln where he is forced to work. Its powerful and surprising message earned it a Student Academy Award and a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film. Check out the trailer below, and read more about Helvey's inspiration and mission here.
Kavi (www.KaviTheMovie.com) from Gregg Helvey on Vimeo.
Interestingly, Helvey embraces the 30-minute limit he had for his thesis. On the film's website, he says,
"I think having KAVI as a short film also makes it a powerful teaching tool to raise awareness about modern-day slavery. People are often more willing to spend 20 minutes to watch a short than investing a full 90 minutes."
Personally, as a student also making a 20-minute thesis, I completely agree. The restrictions of short films can be frustrating, but having to work within a time limit forces you to put only your best stuff forward. After all, our generation's attention span is equally limited.
To find out more about modern slavery, check out Helvey's favorite online sources here.
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