Ask No Questions Best World Cinema Documentary 2020 Phoenix Film Festival Copper Wing Award
Run Time: 85 minutes
Screening Time(s):
Friday, Aug 13 at 9:20am Sunday, Aug 15 at 5:05pm
Directed by: Jason Loftus
Cast: Chen Ruichang, Lisa Weaver, Tony Bai, Shi Jian, Karen Parker
Synopsis: When Chinese state television blames his faith for a fiery public suicide, Chen Ruichang is detained in a Clockwork Orange-style brainwashing facility, forced to accept the government’s account. But Chen says it was a government plot. A CNN reporter who smuggled out footage of the event helps untangle an intricate conspiracy, as authorities pressure the filmmaker’s family and business associates.
