Over 400 baby girls were reportedly taken into one rural orphanage in a single year, with many believed to have died in neglectful conditions.
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Over 400 baby girls were reportedly taken into one rural orphanage in a single year, with many believed to have died in neglectful conditions.
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A malnourished girl lies on a grimy mattress in a Chinese orphanage, her name recorded as "Mei Ming," meaning "No Name." Filmmakers Kate Blewett and Brian Woods visit state-run facilities in China where children, particularly girls, are abandoned due to the one-child policy. They use hidden cameras to document neglect and abuse, revealing children left to die in so-called dying rooms. The film aired in 1995 and won a Peabody Award and an Emmy.
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Why Watch
- See the shocking conditions in Chinese state orphanages
- Meet Mei Ming, a child whose story raises awareness
- Find out how hidden cameras captured neglect
Did You Know
- The Dying Rooms first aired on Channel 4 in the UK in 1995.
- The documentary won a Peabody Award and a News & Documentary Emmy Award in 1996.
- The filmmakers reported that one rural orphanage claimed to have taken over 400 baby girls in a year.
- The girl named Mei Ming, filmed in the documentary, died four days after being recorded.
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What year was The Dying Rooms released?
The Dying Rooms was released in 1995.
Who directed The Dying Rooms?
The Dying Rooms was directed by Kate Blewett and Brian Woods.
What award did The Dying Rooms win in 1996?
In 1996, The Dying Rooms won a Peabody Award.
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