On Friday, April 4, 2008, the Somaly Mam Foundation will host a benefit featuring the premiere of the movie Holly. The film tells the story about a young girl caught in the web of the sex slave trade in Cambodia and the man who tries to save her. Shot on location in Cambodia, including many scenes in actual brothels in the notorious red light district of Phnom Penh, Holly, is a captivating, touching and emotional experience.

The film will run in Denver at the Starz Film Center from April 4 – 10. Two special screenings will be offered on the 4^th: A 7 p.m. general public screening and a 9:30 p.m. student screening.

Tickets for the 7 p.m. show are $20 for the film and a Q&A session afterwards with Somaly Mam and the film’s producer, Guy Jacobson, or $50 to include a meet & greet with Somaly and Guy at 6 p.m.

Tickets for the 9:30 p.m. student screening are $10 and include a Q&A session with Somaly Mam and Guy Jacobson.

Proceeds benefit the Somaly Mam Foundation. To learn how you can purchase tickets for one of these special screenings, email mlumpp@somaly.org. Cash or check made payable to the Somaly Mam Foundation are accepted.

Tickets for showings April 5-10 can be purchased directly from Starz at http://www.denverfilm.org or at the ticket window. For more information, call 303-820-3456.