Open Secret:

UPDATE: WE ARE 92% FUNDED!

Help close this final 8% there's a child right now who needs your protection.

Five years of investigation, has introduced us to outstanding and courageous people, all too familiar with the subject of child sexual abuse. Victor moved us with his courage and story.

Victor Rivas Rivers knows the life-changing impact of adults who choose not to look away.

As a child, Victor survived severe physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. He emancipated himself at 15, lived on the streets, and eventually accepted help from adults who refused to abandon him.

He went on to become a collegiate athlete, Miami Dolphins player, actor, author, and a respected child advocate on the national and international stage.

Today, he supports Open Secret because he understands the difference an engaged adult can make in the life of a child suffering under abuse. Because he experienced it, and became that adult.

His message is simple:

**Your past does not determine your future. Find your angels. Ask for help....and accept it. Protecting children begins when adults are willing to look, listen, and act.**

OPEN SECRET THE FILM

Our film asks the queston, "What happens when the very institutions entrusted to protect children, protect predators instead?" We document a small group of residents as they unite to challenge decades of corruption and sexual abuse allegations in New Hanover County public school district, NC.

Parents, whistleblowers, journalists, and elected officials dare to confront a deeply fractured system, entrenched in a culture of intimidation and fear tactics. Ultimately, a film about courage, and what it takes for ordinary people to challenge institutions that have failed to protect children.

CLICK TO PLAY A CLIP FROM OPEN SECRET
Connie Jordan, Asst. D.A., New Hanover County

WHY THIS FINAL 8% MATTERS

The film is now in its final phase. Your support will help complete the remaining post-production and move Open Secret into its public, educational, and community-impact release.

Our focus is prevention. We aim to:

* bring parents, educators, advocates, and community leaders into meaningful conversations;
* provide practical child-safety resources alongside the film;
* support facilitated screenings and community discussions;
* advance conversations with potential theatrical and educational distributors;
* explore a child-safety curriculum collaboration with founder, Brandi Dugal of Fidget Games.

Regal Cinemas has already expressed interest in a nationwide release. Completing the final cut is the next step.

CLICK TO PLAY: Open Secret Extended Trailer

The project has also received early support from experienced survivor advocates and attorneys who understand the importance of carrying accountability into prevention. We have a growing list of child protection organizations willing to promote the film's release.

Stories can move audiences to action, and open up conversations that some families too often avoid. This can leave a child defenseless, and vulnerable to the manipulations of a predator.

CAN YOU DONATE TODAY, AND TAKE A STAND FOR A CHILD WHO NEEDS YOUR PROTECTION?

If you have already supported *Open Secret*, thank you. You've been instrumental in our journey. Please consider sharing this campaign with five people who care about children’s safety; parents, grandparents, guardians, educators, students, advocates, and community leaders.

Every contribution helps move the film closer to release, and protect a future child from abuse.

Tax-deductible donations are processed through Open Secret’s fiscal sponsor:

Entertainment 2 Affect Change (E2AC)**
EIN: 46-2660255**
A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to producing high quality digital, cinematic, and live entertainment for the express purpose of bringing positive change to underserved health and social communities. Their vision is to revolutionize the way that organizations, content creators, and funders collaborate to tell meaningful and powerful stories that entertain, engage, educate, and inspire.