Chronicles the bizarre and psychologically complex story of six individuals who were convicted for the 1985 murder of a beloved 68-year-old grandmother, Helen Wilson, in Beatrice, Nebraska.
One Child Nation is a powerful and eye-opening documentary that delves into China's one-child policy and its far-reaching consequences. Through interviews with former government officials, activists, and everyday people, the film explores the devastating effects of this enforced population control measure on families and individuals. It also highlights the propaganda, forced abortions, and forced sterilizations that were used to enforce the policy. Ultimately, One Child Nation is a thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of family, government control, and personal freedom.
In the Same Breath explores the Chinese government's response and handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in Wuhan, emphasizing the cover-up, misinformation, and censorship that occurred. It delves into the experiences of individuals affected by the outbreak, including the disappearance of citizen journalists and the struggles of medical workers.
For seven years, award-winning Chinese-American filmmaker Nanfu Wang follows Rosa María Payá, daughter of the five time Nobel Peace Prize nominated activist, Oswaldo Payá, in Rosa's fight for democratic change in Cuba. Rosa's narrative is interwoven with Wang's poignant reflections on her Chinese upbringing and her observations of eroding democratic norms in the U.S., revealing unsettling similarities to the authoritarian system she left behind.
The U.S. has long offered a promise of opportunity to immigrants, but currently immigration has become a divisive issue. This documentary illustrates how an understanding of our history and democracy is essential to constructive debate, informed civic participation and shaping a new class of citizens.
A drifter in Florida explores themes of empathy and homelessness, highlighting the challenges faced by those without a permanent home and the importance of understanding their struggles.
Hooligan Sparrow is a documentary that follows the story of Ye Haiyan, also known as Hooligan Sparrow, an activist who fights for women's rights in China. She becomes the target of a government surveillance campaign after she starts protesting against suspected child abuse and the cover-up of a sexual exploitation scandal. The film explores her journey as she faces harassment, incarceration, and a corrupt legal system.
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