A grandfather's perilous escape from the Chinese mainland during the Cultural Revolution is illustrated through animation in this 15-minute film.
Synopsis
A grandfather's perilous escape from the Chinese mainland during the Cultural Revolution is illustrated through animation in this 15-minute film.
Synopsis
A grandfather flees the Cultural Revolution in China while his granddaughter faces the fight for freedom in modern Hong Kong. Olivia Martin McGuire interweaves their stories through personal testimonies. Animation illustrates the elder's daring escape across land and sea. Archival footage captures life in mid-20th-century China alongside current protests in Hong Kong. The 15-minute documentary connects past and present struggles for human rights. It was produced in Australia, France, Hong Kong, and Great Britain.
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Why Watch
- See powerful testimonies from a grandfather and granddaughter.
- Find out about the Cultural Revolution's impact on families.
- Meet the voices of Hong Kong's current protests.
Did You Know
- The film features a grandfather's escape from the Cultural Revolution.
- It includes animation that illustrates the grandfather's escape.
- The documentary has a runtime of 15 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary 'Freedom Swimmer'?
The documentary 'Freedom Swimmer' was directed by Agnès Patron.
What year was 'Freedom Swimmer' released?
'Freedom Swimmer' was released in 2022.
What languages are spoken in 'Freedom Swimmer'?
The languages spoken in 'Freedom Swimmer' are Cantonese and English.
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