Chris Hansen Documentary Targets Rising Child Sextortion Crisis

Investigative journalist Chris Hansen spent two years producing this deep dive into how overseas criminal networks manipulate minors through threats of distributing explicit imagery. The film serves as a call to action for parents and educators, with TruBlu waiving all licensing fees to ensure the documentary reaches schools and television networks nationwide without cost.

Data from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children underscores the urgency of the project. In 2025, the organization recorded over 80,000 reports specifically tied to sextortion, a sharp escalation that includes at least three dozen documented suicides of teenage boys since 2021. By removing paywalls and membership requirements, creators hope to provide families with the tools to identify predatory patterns before tragedy strikes. The documentary is available for streaming at www.watchtrublu.com.