Bryant Callahan This film is the best resource I could recommend to those who have heard about human trafficking but lack an understanding on the severity of the issue. Not only is the film excellent in the quality of cinematography and overall production, but the message is one that cannot be ignored. Nefarious not only helped me grasp the problem we are facing with human trafficking, but it provided a construct for how to effectively fight against it. So many short films diagnose a problem, then leave the audience reeling for answers after having only asked questions that have no solution. This is not the case with Nefarious, which takes an active role in calling the audience to action, so that the information and emotions stirred upon viewing this film are not abandoned, but instead primed for constructive use.

Sarah Houston Nefarious is the most gripping film I've ever seen. I've seen it several times and every time I come out of it sobbing not only because of the horrors of human trafficking but because of the love of Jesus Christ that is portrayed so beautifully through personal testimonies of trafficking victims. Its contains truths that are hard to grasp, but truths that everyone should be aware of. I like the fact that it gives a wide variety of perspectives. It shows the trafficked, traffickers, and those who aid in the restoration for both.This is a film full of exposing what most people try to hide, restoration, and hope. Please take the time to see this film. It will not be a waste of time. It will change your life. This is a MUST SEE!!

beatyorama Not only the best documentary I have seen on sex trafficking as of yet (and I've seen several, some much more visually explicit than this one), but perhaps the best documentary I have ever seen. It is truly heart-wrenching, your blood throbbing in your chest as you watch. The raw honesty of the film is breath-taking and kills pretense. The redemption and hope is so poignant that I am not sure I could keep from crying if I tried. Watch it, be convicted, and be kindled to do whatever you are able about this injustice. The film is undeniably focused on the teachings of Christ Jesus, and the way in which it is done takes the emotions to a level hard to achieve through visual media. I agree that Christ Jesus is our only hope. Praise God for his love!

Heather Bryant For most people, allowing others to represent themselves in a business interview would be absurd. For most people, picking a lawyer to defend or prosecute on one's behalf, accurately, is a task that's nearly futile. For most people, we don't appreciate it when others relay personal events in our lives to mutual friends out of a concern that the situation won't be portrayed in a manor that depicts the whole truth. For most people, we become irritable when someone interjects and answers a question on our behalf, when the question was intended for you to answer. For most of us, we vote on a presidential candidate who most genuinely represents our beliefs & values. It can be unnerving to allow others to speak on your behalf.As a survivor of human trafficking, I have found it nearly impossible to justly articulate or portray a picture, in it's entirety, of the horrors that I and thousands of others have endured. There is a groan from within for humanity to understand, to empathize, and to defend those rendered powerless. However sadly, most cannot wrap their minds around the nature of this trauma. Most are simply informed, but are never presented hope to believe there can be authentic renewal for victims. But Nefarious: Merchant of Souls does just that. This documentary understands, empathizes, and defends. Nefarious brings hope. Nefarious presents the necessary validation that is crucial for survivors to rebuild trust in a society that so seemingly accepts such atrocities by it's passivity. Nefarious: Merchant of Souls boldly advocates on the behalf of myself, and others in an honorable way, and is worthy to speak on behalf of survivors.