Trafficked in the U.S.

Fr. Charles Vijay Kumar, CSsR, is a Redemptorist priest from the Province of Bangalore, India. Professed in 2004 and ordained in 2009, he has served as an associate pastor and preached parish missions and school retreats in and around India. He has a master’s degree in film and television production from Loyola Marymount University. Fr. Kumar’s interests in film and social justice led to his production of the documentary Trafficked in the U.S..

The Daughters of Mary and Joseph have made fighting trafficking our international goal. This documentary gives a 360 degree perspective on human trafficking. From victims, parents, law enforcement, and social workers, we hear the uncomfortable truth about this dark and growing industry. This film directly confronts the notion that human trafficking is not part of our daily lives and forces us to see its pervasive effects on our society. It is an important film for all teens and adults to see.
—Sister Stella Maria Enright, DMJ
Former Long-time Principal of St. Paul the Apostle School, Los Angeles & Activist in the Human Trafficking Ministry

In this three-part documentary film, Fr. Charles Vijay Kumar, CSsR, shows shocking facts about human trafficking in the U.S. Through the stories of two bold survivors, the film reveals this cruel reality. It includes expert views on what parents need to know and what the faith community can do. Trafficked in the US is essential viewing about one of the most serious issues facing society today.
—Fr. Gary Lauenstein, CSsR
Rector, Redemptorist Community, Whittier, CA