My name is Jonathan Korszyk. My friend Kathryn McCormick and I wanted to fill you in on how we got involved with these issues. I am a music artist and songwriter in Los Angeles, California, who performs under the name Vienne. Kathryn is a dancer and actress from the same city.
In 2007, I attended an event formed to bring attention to the persistent and vexing problem of human trafficking. I heard a young lady in her late teens give her story about being trafficked across international borders for sex trade. I was deeply impacted by her account and felt an instant connection to her cause for freedom.
Her courage led me to consider my own contribution to the fight and how to make an impact—however insignificant I thought it to be.
I had been writing songs for my then-upcoming EP. As I sat at a piano that night, I voiced the painful words and heavy emotions that filled my heart. The song tells the story of a young girl trapped and seeking freedom. It was my direct way of representing her and the countless others experiencing the horror of captivity.
Fast forward to a few years later, Summer 2011, when I met with my friend and director Renato Braga about making a music video. We talked about several songs and threw around ideas, until it hit the both of us. We decided on “She Breaks,” and researched deeper into the topic of human trafficking.
That is where Kathryn comes in. She and I had been good friends, and we always connected on our shared desire and passion for art. We both also carry with us a longing to change our world. I asked her to join Renato and me in the making of the video, and she agreed. We have only scratched the surface of this massive problem called global slavery and human trafficking, but we are dedicated to the process of awareness and activism. We will tell the stories, paint the pictures and sing the songs.
Cast:Saving Innocence
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