Hooligan Sparrow
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Cast
Ye Haiyan Huang Wang Jianfen Tang Jitian Shan Lihua Jia Lingmin
Credits
Written by: 
Nanfu Wang
Music: Nathan Halpern Chris Ruggiero
Produced by: Nanfu Wang
Plot
The danger is palpable as intrepid young filmmaker Nanfu Wang follows maverick activist Ye Haiyan (a.k.a Hooligan Sparrow) and her band of colleagues to Hainan Province in southern China to protest the case of six elementary school girls who were sexually abused by their principal.
Sinekatalog’s take
A fearless guerrilla-style documentary that follows activists risking harassment to protest the abuse of children. The camera stays close to real danger, which gives it urgency. A gripping, courageous watch for anyone interested in activism under pressure.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.3 / 10 (622 votes)
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