State surveillance. Harassment. Imprisonment. Human rights activist Ye Haiyan, AKA Hooligan Sparrow, knew she faced these risks when she went to Hainan Province to seek justice for six elementary school girls who were sexually abused by their principal.
But the scale and intensity of the government's reaction surprised even the most seasoned activists across China.
The movie follows Sparrow as she was chased from town to town by local governments, national secret police, and even her own neighbors.
Filmmaker Wang becomes a target along with Sparrow, as she faces destroyed cameras and intimidation. She bravely keeps shooting, guerrilla-style.Wang is able tell the story of her journey with the extraordinary revolutionary Sparrow, her fellow activists, and their seemingly impossible battle for human rights.
Best Documentary of 2010. Five stars.
LOS ANGELES Times
A gripping study of how a nation defines itself through its heroes
NEW YORK TIME OUT
One of the Ten Best Films of The Year
THE JERUSALEM POST
A narrative that rivals any Hollywood political thriller
CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
Not to be missed!
LOS ANGELES Times
A highly personal, haunting account of a man whose name can still prompt tears of both gratitude and rage.
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