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THE FILM
A story about fatherhood
The Music Box deals with two social issues, one relatable and universal, the other shocking and unthinkable: fatherhood and organ trafficking. After a man’s daughter disappears, he tries desperately to find out what happened to her. In a panicked state of loss and grief, he jogs the same circuit every day, past the scene of her disappearance, past the scene where her remains were found. Ultimately, a music box will hold the key to discovering the tragic disappearance of his daughter and finding his own peace through justice.
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At the core of this film, we find the innocence of childhood, patriotism from a father fighting for his daughter, and overcoming post-traumatic stress.
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THE FACTS
The sale and purchase of human organs for transplantation — is a widespread crime
The vision for this film was to cross all cultural lines and backgrounds to highlight the fact that organ trafficking is a serious global issue.
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one out of 10 organ transplants involves a trafficked human organ, which amounts to about 10,000 a year – more than one every hour. While kidneys are the most commonly traded organ, hearts, livers, lungs, pancreases, corneas, and human tissue are also illegally traded.
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In a recent report, Global Financial Integrity says that illegal organ trade is on the rise, and it estimates that it generates profits between $600 million and $1.2 billion per year with a span over many countries.