Join me as I sit down with Shona River as she bravely shares her story of being trafficked into the American porn industry by LA Direct. Sadly, Shona's experience isn't unique. Many non-US citizen models, like her, are forced into this industry without proper permits and even coerced into illegal prostitution by their agents. This form of sex trafficking affects hundreds of victims, with every porn site profiting from their exploitation. It's time for change. By enforcing work visas for foreign models, the porn industry could put an end to this overnight. Let's spread awareness and work towards a safer environment for all models. Please share this video. Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ Follow ⁠Shona River LA Direct Documentary Louis Theroux interview with Derek Hay & Woodman Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 05:39 - Beginnings of porn career 15:12 - Pierre Woodman introduction to LA Direct 17:10 - Sex trafficking loophole 21:24 - AVN Awards market place for trafficked women 23:40 - Immigration failed 27:43 - Meeting Derek Hay for the 1st time 29:37 - I had to live with Derek Hay 35:19 - Five year contract! 38:21 - Propositioned by Derek Hay 44:36 - A low point 48:43 - Crying every day 50:53 - Wasn't allowed a house key 57:31 - My first paycheque was $500 01:02:45 - Getting my own jobs 01:04:55 - Not allowed to shoot OnlyFans content 01:06:35 - Derek Hay introduce escort agency The Luxury Companion 01:13:39 - He tried to control my private life 01:17:05 - Fixing the porn trafficking loophole & speaking out --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offbeatshow/message