Hiding In Plain Sight | Our Rescue
Take a stand against sex trafficking and child exploitation today.
Sign the pledge
Give 9 for the K9s—help power Our Rescue’s ESD K9 program.
Donate Now
This July, Rise Up. Together.
Learn More
Don’t miss “Hiding In Plain Sight: America’s Trafficking Epidemic”—Coming Soon
Watch Trailer
Take a stand against sex trafficking and child exploitation today.
Sign the pledge
Give 9 for the K9s—help power Our Rescue’s ESD K9 program.
Donate Now
This July, Rise Up. Together.
Learn More
Don’t miss “Hiding In Plain Sight: America’s Trafficking Epidemic”—Coming Soon
Watch Trailer
Take a stand against sex trafficking and child exploitation today.
Sign the pledge
Give 9 for the K9s—help power Our Rescue’s ESD K9 program.
Donate Now
This July, Rise Up. Together.
Learn More
Don’t miss “Hiding In Plain Sight: America’s Trafficking Epidemic”—Coming Soon
Watch Trailer
Skip to main content

Hiding in Plain Sight: America’s Trafficking Epidemic

A gripping documentary from Emmy Winning Director, Nick Nanton, exposing the hidden reality of child trafficking within the United States. The film features multiple US law enforcement teams, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) teams, survivor advocates, and Our Rescue experts - a offering an unflinching look at how exploitation thrives and how everyday people are fighting back.

Watch Trailer Now
Stay Informed

Subscribe for updates and exclusive content about Hiding in Plain Sight.

Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.

Join Us for the Exclusive Theatrical Premiere

Wednesday, July 30
Times vary by location

Be part of this powerful one-day theatrical screening event on Wednesday, July 30 and tickets are FREE!

Watch the film on the big screen, then stay for an insightful Q&A with Our Rescue staff and a live demo by an Our Rescue-sponsored Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9.

All live Our Rescue screenings take place on July 30. Times vary by location—see details below.

Tampa, Florida Tickets Murrary, Utah Tickets New York city tickets Fort worth, texas tickets Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania tickets Nashville, Tennessee Tickets Gilbert, Arizona Tickets

You can lead the change.

Our Rescue is a U.S. based nonprofit, boldly fighting to eradicate sex trafficking and child exploitation. We are not alone. Individuals like you make our critical work possible.

About Hiding in Plain Sight

Hiding in Plain Sight: America’s Trafficking Epidemic is a mission-driven documentary produced by DNA Films and with support by Our Rescue, a global nonprofit committed to ending child exploitation. Directed by Emmy Award Winning Nick Nanton, this powerful film pulls back the curtain on the hidden crisis of trafficking and child exploitation happening, right here in the United States. Through exclusive access to investigators, survivor advocates, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force members, and experts in the field, Hiding in Plain Sight exposes how traffickers operate in communities across the country, and how ordinary people are stepping up to stop it.

Created in partnership with law enforcement and with national child protection experts and advocates, this film reflects Our Rescue’s commitment to U.S.-based efforts and our role as a convener in the fight to protect children.

Hiding in Plain Sight: America’s Trafficking Epidemic aims to educate, engage, and activate a national audience, protecting children starts with us all.

FAQs

Is human trafficking really a problem in the United States?
Human trafficking is a global crisis, and it has been reported in every U.S. state via the National Human Trafficking Hotline run by Polaris.


Is the film based on real cases?
Yes. Every story in this film is grounded in real police work, survivor accounts, and frontline experience. Names and details may be changed to protect the people involved.
What can I do to help the problem?
Don’t underestimate your role. You can donate to support real rescue efforts, or go deeper by joining the fight through volunteering, raising awareness, and educating yourself. Your support matters.


Where can I watch the film?
Future streaming details to come. Look for an announcement on or before August 1st.

Featured Our Rescue Team Members

    Derek Benner
    Our Rescue CEO
    Read Bio

    Derek Benner

    Our Rescue CEO
    Derek serves as the CEO of Our Rescue, bringing over 30 years of experience in federal law enforcement, including a distinguished career with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).    

    While at HSI, Derek led an organization of more than 10,000 law enforcement personnel and spearheaded the creation of the DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking, the first unified, inter-component coordination center for countering human trafficking. Derek also served as Managing Director, Federal Law Enforcement and Commercial at Thomson Reuters Special Service, LLC.  Derek is a member of the International Security Management Association and serves on the Law Enforcement Advisory Board for the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Sciences from George Mason University. 
    John Trenary
    Vice President of Mission, Asia/Africa/ME
    Read Bio

    John Trenary

    Vice President of Mission, Asia/Africa/ME
    With over 25 years of experience in law enforcement, including digital forensics and cybercrime investigation assistance in support of the FBI, Homeland Security Investigations, United States Secret Service and The Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce, John serves as head of mission for Asia, Africa and the Middle East. He is leading the expansion of the Asia Mission Operations program, which includes law enforcement relationships and support for survivor care.  Previously, John served as Director of Digital Forensics Services at SEARCH Group, Inc. and worked at the Linn County Sheriff’s Office in Oregon as Deputy Sheriff, Cybercrimes Detective and Digital Forensics Laboratory Manager. John also operated his own consultancy Carpe Veritas Digital Forensics, LLC.
    Kelly Crouch
    Strategic Advisor for Washington State Internet Crimes Against Children
    Read Bio

    Kelly Crouch

    Strategic Advisor for Washington State Internet Crimes Against Children
    In her role as Strategic Advisor for the Washington State Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, Kelly brings over 20 years of experience in community education to counsel over 150 law enforcement agencies on strategies that both prevent and effectively respond to technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation. Through her commitment and expertise, she is an essential figure in protecting children from trafficking and other online dangers. 
    Allison Smith
    Senior Director, Education
    Read Bio

    Allison Smith

    Senior Director, Education
    Allison M. Smith has had an extensive career in advocacy for children and families. She has undergraduate and graduate degrees in Human Development and Social Policy from the University of Utah, where she taught for many years. In addition to her teaching, she developed a Life Coaching practice and became the Statewide Coordinator for the Office of Drug Endangered Children for the Nevada Attorney General. Through the course of her work in Nevada, she saw many drug endangered children who became victims of human trafficking. She was then the Education and Outreach Specialist for the Trafficking in Person’s Program at the Asian Association of Utah where she conducts training to educate all organizations, agencies and communities throughout Utah regarding human trafficking and best practices in supporting survivors of human trafficking.
    Lindy Borchardt
    Assistant District Attorney in Tarrant County, Texas
    Read Bio

    Lindy Borchardt

    Assistant District Attorney in Tarrant County, Texas
    Lindy has over 30 years of experience as a criminal prosecutor and trial and appellate lawyer for victims of sexual abuse. Using a trauma-informed approach, Lindy prosecuted human traffickers as an assistant criminal district attorney for Tarrant County and established the first human trafficking prosecution unit in her office. She received the 2022 Community Impact Award from the Tarrant County 5 Stones Taskforce and the 2023 Three Key Award from Unbound Now. Serving as the Legislative Liaison for the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office during the 87th and 88th Texas Legislative sessions, Lindy worked closely with State legislators to draft and promote sound criminal justice laws. She continues her work in the 89th Legislative session and was invited to provide subject matter expert testimony before the Senate Criminal Justice Committee.
Stay Informed

Subscribe for updates and exclusive content about Hiding in Plain Sight.

Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.

Filmmakers

    Nick Nanton
    Director
    Read Bio

    Nick Nanton

    Director
    From the slums of Port au Prince Haiti with special forces raiding a sex trafficking ring and freeing children to the Virgin Galactic Space Port in Mojave with Sir Richard Branson, 22-Time Emmy Award Winning Documentary Film & Broadway Director/Producer, Nick Nanton, has become known for telling stories that connect. Why? Because he focuses on the most fascinating subject in the world: PEOPLE. As co-founder of the largest personal branding agency in the world, DNA, representing more than 3000 clients in 60 countries around the world, Nick has helped his clients craft their message in order to build their platform and share their unique gifts with the world. Nick has shared his message with millions of people through his speeches, blogs, lectures, media placements and contributions to more than four dozen best-selling books. Nick’s Wall Street Journal Best-Seller, StorySelling, shares the secrets of how to sell without selling by simply connecting with the simple art of story.
    Katie Tschopp
    Producer
    Read Bio

    Katie Tschopp

    Producer
    Katie is an Emmy Award winning Producer with more than a decade of experience in visual storytelling, from local television news and digital media to documentary films. Her credits include the Emmy Award winning films Rudy Ruettiger: The Walk On and Operation Toussaint, along with recent features: Dickie V which premiered on ESPN, Dreamer, It’s Happening Right Here and Triple Take.

    From her background as a journalist through working today as a story producer on feature films, Katie’s passion is sharing stories that create impact and resonate with audiences. The common thread in her work is finding the emotional connection between the subject and the audience. She has interviewed or worked as Story Producer on films about Dick Vitale, Rudy Ruettiger, Larry King, Lisa Nichols, Chris Voss and many more.
Hiding In Plain Sight Official Trailer