Five witnesses are detained by Chengdu police during the trial of civil rights advocate Tan Zuoren, raising concerns about justice in China.
Synopsis
Five witnesses are detained by Chengdu police during the trial of civil rights advocate Tan Zuoren, raising concerns about justice in China.
Synopsis
Ai Weiwei and Pu Zhiqiang confront police in Chengdu following a raid that disrupts their plans to attend the trial of civil rights advocate Tan Zuoren on August 12, 2009. Tan faces charges of inciting subversion of state power after investigating the deaths of students in the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake. The police's actions against witnesses raise significant concerns about civil rights in China. Ultimately, Tan receives a five-year prison sentence, reflecting the risks faced by those challenging government authority.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Ai Weiwei, a prominent Chinese artist and activist.
- Follow the quest for justice in the trial of Tan Zuoren.
- See firsthand accounts from police interactions in China.
Did You Know
- The film was released in 2009, the same year as its production.
- Ai Weiwei directed the film, marking a significant work in his career.
- The documentary features a police raid that impacts the filmmakers' colleague.
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Who directed the documentary Disturbing the Peace?
Disturbing the Peace was directed by the Chinese artist Ai Weiwei.
What is the duration of the documentary Disturbing the Peace?
The duration of Disturbing the Peace is 78 minutes.
What event are Ai Weiwei and Pu Zhiqiang investigating in the documentary?
They are investigating the circumstances surrounding a female colleague after a police raid while they were witnesses in the trial of civil rights advocate Tan Zuoren.
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