Bradley Myles : ` He was given a new name , and his true identity was suppressed . ` 12 Years a Slave '' movie reveals evidence of historical slavery in the U.S. Myles : Most of us believe slavery in America disappeared but it has never stopped . Slaves include girls used for prostitution , farm workers , domestic servants , he says . Myles : We can recognize the signs of modern - day slavery and report them .
Bradley Myles : ` ` 12 Years a Slave '' movie reveals evidence of historical slavery in the U.S. Myles : Most of us believe slavery in America disappeared but it has never stopped . Slaves include girls used for prostitution , farm workers , domestic servants , he says . Myles : We can recognize the signs of modern - day slavery and report them .