AC Films executive producer
Directed by Nanfu Wang
Directed by Nanfu Wang
Synopsis:
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.
Selections & Awards:
Ashland Independant Film Festival - Feature Length Documentary
Dallas International Film Festival - Silver Heart Award
Cinema Eye Honors Awards - Outstanding Achievement in Documentary Editing, Archival Usage & Assembly
Independant Spirit Awards - Truer Than Fiction Award
Human Rights Watch International Film Festival - Nestor Almendros Award
Jerusalem Film Festival - Best Documentary Award
Nashville Film Festival - Special Jury Prize
Sheffield International Documentary Festival - Tim Hetherington Award
Stockholm Film Festival - Best Documentary
Sundance Film Festival - Nominated Grand Jury Prize
Cleveland International Film Festival
Critics Choice Documentary Awards
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