ft Tony Robbins on City of Dreams: The Power of Movies in Social Change / EP 149

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In this special episode, Alex Quin shares his experience attending the City of Dreams movie premiere in Miami. The film addresses the critical issue of human trafficking, with Los Angeles and Miami being major hubs for this crime in the United States. Alex interviews Tony Robbins, the executive producer of the film, in an insightful conversation about the motivations behind his involvement in the project. Tony reveals how a heartbreaking encounter with a family that lost their child to trafficking ignited his passion for this cause. He also opens up about his undercover rescue missions in Haiti, and how films like City of Dreams can be powerful tools to raise awareness and inspire real action in the fight against human trafficking.

Episode Outline

[00:00] Introduction and Alex's experience at the City of Dreams Miami premiere.

[02:15] Alex talks about meeting industry friends who support the film.

[04:30] The connection between Los Angeles, Miami, and human trafficking.

[06:45] Tony Robbins shares what inspired him to join the City of Dreams project.

[08:00] Tony's undercover rescue mission in Haiti.

[10:20] The importance of films in creating awareness and inspiring action.

[11:45] Tony Robbins on freeing 52,000 children and the power of collective action.

Wisdom Nuggets

Action Over Awareness:
Tony Robbins emphasizes that it's not enough to just raise awareness about human trafficking—you need to take real steps toward action to help victims.

The Power of Media:
Films like City of Dreams have the potential to not only entertain but to engage and inspire people to take meaningful action against social issues.

Resilience in the Face of Evil:
The fight against human trafficking is difficult, but Tony Robbins’ work shows that even small actions can have a profound impact, especially when you rescue and rehabilitate those in need.

Joy Amidst Tragedy:
Robbins describes the indescribable joy of seeing rescued children thrive after being freed from trafficking. This joy fuels his continued efforts.

Community and Collective Efforts:
Tony highlights the importance of community and collective efforts, emphasizing that more can be achieved when people unite to fight human trafficking.

Power Quotes

"After you witness what these children go through, you can never forget." - Tony Robbins

"The happiest day you could possibly imagine is when you see these children rescued." - Tony Robbins

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