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China: Forced Confessions

2021• 23 minPG-13

Synopsis

CCTV has aired hundreds of forced confessions during prime-time slots over the past five years, targeting individuals who oppose the Chinese government.

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Why Watch

  • See how Wang Xuan Yang was coerced into a televised confession.
  • Find out the tactics used to extract forced confessions in China.
  • Meet individuals whose lives are destroyed by state propaganda.

Did You Know

  • Wang Xuan Yang was released after four years in prison in 2017.
  • The documentary discusses a confession from 2017 involving a Chinese citizen charged with subversion.
  • Confessions are often rehearsed with specific instructions on posture and tone.
  • The film indicates that many victims of forced confessions remain unknown.

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Human rights advocacyChinese political historyMedia ethicsLegal reform
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Wang Xuan Yang?

Wang Xuan Yang is one of the co-founders of an NGO and a well-known human rights lawyer in China, who was released after four years in prison.

What year did the events in the documentary take place?

The events discussed in the documentary took place in 2017.

What type of confessions are discussed in the documentary?

The confessions are described as tools to destroy individuals in their communities by forcing them to admit to allegations and sometimes incriminate others.

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