Carissa (2008)

Today, Carissa Phelps is earning a law degree and a business degree at UCLA. But when she was twelve, she was homeless and forced into prostitution in Fresno.

Director:

David Sauvage

Writer:

David Sauvage

Stars:

Ron Jenkins, Carissa Phelps, Roganne Wegermann

1 win.

Cast

Credited cast:
Ron Jenkins	...	Himself
Carissa Phelps	...	Herself
Roganne Wegermann	...	Herself

Storyline

Years ago, Carissa Phelps was abandoned at the juvenile hall in Fresno. She ended up on the streets. With no one to turn to, she was forced into prostitution -- at the age of twelve. Today, Carissa is a graduate of UCLA's law and business school. '"Carissa" recounts her inspirational story as we travel back with her to the places where it happened.

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Plot Keywords:

prostitution | fresno | juvenile | university of california los angeles | character name in title

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Genres:

Documentary | Short

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 March 2008 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Fresno, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Tenth Street Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

23 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

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