Femke van Velzen is a renowned documentary filmmaker and journalist, celebrated for her remarkable body of work that has shed light on various pressing global issues. Among her most notable productions are Justice for Sale, a thought-provoking documentary released in 2011, which tackled the complex and controversial topic of corruption in the justice system. Additionally, her 2009 documentary, Weapon of War: Confessions of Rape in Congo, brought attention to the devastating effects of war and sexual violence on the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, providing a platform for survivors to share their harrowing stories. Most recently, in 2019, van Velzen released Prison for Profit, another powerful documentary that exposed the harsh realities of the private prison industry and its impact on the lives of individuals and communities.
