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2020115 minPGdocumentary

6.6/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Pandemic Response

CoroNation

2020115 minPGdocumentary

6.6/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

A population of 11 million in Wuhan faced an unprecedented lockdown as the city responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020.

Pandemic Response

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A population of 11 million in Wuhan faced an unprecedented lockdown as the city responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020.

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Ai Weiwei

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Wuhan, a city of 11 million, faced an unprecedented lockdown in early 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CoroNation presents firsthand accounts of the Chinese government's rapid response to the virus. It contrasts the swift actions taken to control the outbreak with the bureaucratic hurdles that complicated these efforts. Director Ai Weiwei captures the challenges and tensions experienced by the city's residents during this public health crisis.

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