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A Dance for Bethany (2007)

Investigator reporter Abbey Fisher always thought she wanted the traditional American Dream: a husband and children of her own. When life and fertility stand in her way, Fisher (played by Robyn Lively) leverages her journalism know-how and uncovers the rapidly growing American sex trade preying on children and youth. Fisher and her husband come to know Bethany (Lori Beth (Edgeman) Sikes), a twelve year old victim of pernicious trafficking. As Bethany learns and grows, so do the Fishers as they take the battle against circumstances and government to protect others from Bethany's experiences.

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Top billed cast

Robyn LivelyAbbey
Lori Beth SikesBethany
William McNamaraJames Fisher
Ann MahoneySarah
Frank Hoyt TaylorSenator Abbot
Bruce McKinnonJosh
Wil HorneffEric
Karen RossRuby Hoffman
Danny VinsonMatthew Carrothers
Eric SaperstonHarry Miller

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