Richard Ashcroft Records Song for Sex Trafficking Film

On-again off-again Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft has recorded the title song for a new short film about sex trafficking called 'The Journey.' Proceeds from the song, which is now available via iTunes, and the film, which stars Emma Thompson in the role of a sex worker, will benefit the Helen Bamber Foundation, an organization that assists survivors of such human rights violations.

"I have been fortunate enough to work on a very special project for a cause that when you learn the disgusting truth you will be sickened by and want to help, you can," Ashcroft wrote on his official website. Although he urges fans to watch the film and download the track for the cause, Ashcroft offers the following caution: "I must warn all parents, being one myself, that the content of the film and the song have graphic detail and should never be seen or heard by children."

Speaking of Ashcroft's involvement in the project with the Guardian, Thompson -- who says "chances are you know someone who pays for sex" -- was pleased with the musician's willingness to get involved. "People like Richard Ashcroft just said: 'Right, here you go, you can have my song.' People just want to do something, immediately, because [the situation] is so awful."