China's Unnatural Disaster: The Tears of Sichuan Province

A raw, heartbreaking documentary that immerses you in grief and quiet rage as families seek answers after unimaginable loss.

Directed by

Jon Alpert, Matthew O'Neill

Genres

Documentary

Overview

On May 12, 2008, a catastrophic earthquake hit Sichuan Province in rural China, killing nearly 70,000 people, including 10,000 children. In town after town, poorly constructed school buildings crumbled, wiping out classrooms filled with students, most of them their parents' only child. But when grieving mothers and fathers sought explanations and justice, they found their path blocked by incompetence, corruption and empty promises.

How it feels

Bleak, melancholic, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Grief, corruption, justice, family

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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