The WhistleBlower
During last year’s Toronto International Film Festival I picked up an unexpected film. I had no idea what The WhistleBlower was about. One year later I am still haunted by that film. It is an amazing gripping film that will stay with you for a long time. Rachel Weisz deserves an Oscar nomination for her role as Kathy Bolkova, Her investigations of sex trafficking is emotional and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Kathy takes on a well paying job with an international police force supporting peace workers in Sarajevo. It is all the more upsetting when you know that it is all based on a true story.
Kathy had her own personal pain. Her daughter went to live with her ex and the family moved to another area. Kathy misses her daughter and feels the pain for these female sex workers.
As the story proceeds you become aware that the UN is not only oblivious to the nasty work of the sex traders but is also implicated. It is hard to believe that UN workers have immunity from prosecution. Even worse they were totally involved and tried to get rid of Kathy because she knew too much.
As she delves further into the nasty work her life becomes threatened. She promises two girls that she is going to save them. You feel the pain in her heart and the fear of the sex workers. She fights valiantly to save their lives. There is too much against her.
This is a must film. It is well produced. You will sit on the edge of your seat. The performers are amazing. I think I need to return for another visit.
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