Synopsis
Fifteen film festivals worldwide, including Cannes and the Impact Docs Awards, recognized a 20-minute documentary on China's educational disparities.
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Synopsis
In a rural classroom in China, children gather to learn under the watchful eye of their teacher. Under the Same Sky contrasts the educational experiences of students in urban areas with those in the countryside. The film documents the disparities in resources and opportunities as part of a national campaign on "equal" education sponsored by the Chinese government. Nominated for best short documentary at multiple film festivals in 2017, it has received recognition at events including the Cannes Short Film Corner and The Impact Docs Awards.
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Why Watch
- See urban vs rural education in China
- Find out about China's equal education campaign
- Meet school children from different backgrounds
Did You Know
- The film was nominated for best short documentary at four festivals in 2017.
- UNDER THE SAME SKY has won awards at 15 film festivals worldwide.
- The documentary has a runtime of 20 minutes.
- It was shown at the Cannes Short Film Corner.
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What is the duration of the documentary Under the Same Sky?
The duration of Under the Same Sky is 20 minutes.
Which film festivals nominated Under the Same Sky for best short documentary?
Under the Same Sky was nominated for best short documentary at the 2017 Asian Pacific Film Festival, 2017 St. Louis International Film Festival, Long Beach Indie Film Festival, and Los Angeles Chinese Film Festival.
How many film festivals has Under the Same Sky been shown at?
Under the Same Sky has been shown and won awards at 15 film festivals around the world.
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