
Documentary screening gives courage to sex abuse survivors
Paladisian-Post, USA – Febr. 11th, 2016


Paladisian-Post, USA – Febr. 11th, 2016

Dr Foojan Zeine and Sands of Silence Director Chelo Alvarez-Stehle on their own abuse | 4 min | Subtítulos en Español from Chelo Alvarez-Stehle on Vimeo.
PERSIAN TV, USA – Febr. 12th, 2016 WATCH FULL INTERVIEW: https://vimeo.com/155142733 Dr. Foojan Zeine, psychotherapist interviews Chelo Alvarez-Stehle, Spanish Documentary Film Director about her new film “Sands of Silence” about sexual exploitation and trafficking. Includes 3 min. trailer. Chelo talks about her journey as a journalist and a director into the lives of women who have been struggling with sexual abuse, rape, prostitution and human trafficking. @DrZeine @sandsofsilence
It’s an uplifting and moving film. Gossett told The Times the inspiration came from a conversation about slavery he had with his own child.

The 17th annual Malibu International Film Festival takes place this Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Malibu Civic Theater at City Hall. Several of the 24 films screening during the festival showcase local talent.
The festival opens with Malibu filmmaker Chelo Alvarez-Stehle’s feature documentary “Sands of Silence: Waves of Courage,” an exposé on global trafficking and sexual exploitation, as well as a celebration of the strength and courage of trafficking survivors, that took nearly eight years to complete.

The inspirational film by reporter and documentary filmmaker Chelo Alvarez-Stehle has made strides into the public eye: Last week the film came away from its LA premiere at the Awareness Film Festival with the Documentary Feature Audience Award.
The inspirational film by reporter and documentary filmmaker Chelo Alvarez-Stehle has made strides into the public eye: Last week the film came away from its LA premiere at the Awareness Film Festival with the Documentary Feature Audience Award. Earlier this year, it screened at a private Riviera residence.
Executive Producer Deirdre Roney told the Palisadian-Post that many Palisadians helped fund the film, and that they can “now share it with their friends in a larger venue.”