Letter From Masanjia

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Letter From Masanjia

Released Sep 14, 2018

1h 15m

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When a desperate letter written by a Chinese political prisoner turns up in some Halloween decorations sold in Oregon, it sparks a chain of events that exposes human rights violations and leads to sweeping labor reform in China.

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Andrea Gronvall

Chicago Reader

An example of documentary at its most aspirational.

Mar 11, 2020

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Kevin Crust

Los Angeles Times

"Letter From Masanjia" is a bracing reminder of our sometimes blindered approach to globalization and the effects of simple actions.

Sep 13, 2018

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Ken Jaworowski

New York Times

It's an important story, made more intense by its tight focus.

Sep 13, 2018

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Guillem Martinez Oya

Cinematismo

An interesting look at the capitalism system and its consequences. The power of a gesture; of a letter. A great documentary. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 4/5

May 22, 2020

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Sarah Boslaugh

TheArtsStl

...a simple leap of faith by Sun Yi, a Chinese man imprisoned for his Falun Gong beliefs, set a process in motion that ended with the abolition of the labor camp system in China.

Rated: 6/10

Nov 1, 2018

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Adam Keller

Film Threat

Sun Yi's stoicism is admirable and moving, but it's his ex-wife Fu Ning's tearful recollection of their separation that cements the story in your mind.

Rated: 8/10

Sep 17, 2018

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Long N

It's eye-opening and made me see that I've taken peace and freedom for granted. The bravery of this man Sun Yi has inspired me to be more courageous and stay true to my values and beliefs. Seeing this is absolutely worth it for me!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/04/23

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Audience Member

Deeply moving, incredible story of human perseverance and will. This is absolutely a must watch, to honor the experience of all persecuted peoples in China.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Not sure if or when it got distribution but I saw it last March at Sebastopol Doc Film Festival and thought it was a really wonderful movie. More than a little 'hard on the heart' to discover the depth of brutality of the Chinese government at the time that this film was made. It was not a small feat to get this footage out of China and into the hands of the Canadian editor. Well made, edifying, shocking, engaging, sad! It fits my parameters for a truly satisfying documentary film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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Audience Member

An interesting story and worth the rental.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Audience Member

What a sad film. Couldn't help but feel for Sun Yi.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/31/18

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Audience Member

The bravery and heart it took to make this film is astounding. I hope that tells you something about the story itself - tense, nerve-shattering, Sun Yi's modest kindness and good heart makes his torture and mistreatment at the hands of China's authorities. All for his spritual beliefs? This doc is one of the best I've ever seen in my life.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Synopsis

When a desperate letter written by a Chinese political prisoner turns up in some Halloween decorations sold in Oregon, it sparks a chain of events that exposes human rights violations and leads to sweeping labor reform in China.

Director: Leon Lee
Producer: Leon Lee
Screenwriter: Caylan Ford, Leon Lee
Distributor: Ammo Content
Production Co: Flying Cloud Productions
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 14, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 4, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $23.5K
Runtime: 1h 15m

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