A Friend of Kim (2019)

If you think you have a difficult job, think again. A post as the unofficial UK public relations representative for the so-called world’s most repressive regime is about as demanding as it gets.

Being denounced on international news, shamed in national tabloids, and slandered on social media is all just part of the job for Dermot Hudson, Official Delegate and Chairman of the Korean Friendship Association in the United Kingdom. As the threat of war loomed between Trump & the West and Kim Jong Un & North Korea, KFA set out to defend the independence and socialist construction of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, to fight the “mirror of lies,” and to promote its Juche Ideology, the official state ideology of North Korea. For the first time, Dermot allowed a film crew into his work and home in order to tell his story. This short documentary delves into Hudson's life to capture a portrait of a man alienated by his own nation and unafraid to speak out against the status quo, even at the peak of media and public hysteria.

Director: Dan Hodgson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 24 min
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Editing: Dan Hodgson
Production: Happenstance Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Friend of Kim about?
Being denounced on international news, shamed in national tabloids, and slandered on social media is all just part of the job for Dermot Hudson, Official Delegate and Chairman of the Korean Friendship Association in the United Kingdom. As the threat of war loomed between Trump & the West and Kim Jong Un & North Korea, KFA set out to defend the independence and socialist construction of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, to fight the “mirror of lies,” and to promote its Juche Ideology, the official state ideology of North Korea. For the first time, Dermot allowed a film crew into his work and home in order to tell his story. This short documentary delves into Hudson's life to capture a portrait of a man alienated by his own nation and unafraid to speak out against the status quo, even at the peak of media and public hysteria.
Who directed A Friend of Kim?
A Friend of Kim was directed by Dan Hodgson.
Who stars in A Friend of Kim?
A Friend of Kim stars Dermot Hudson, Kim Jong-il, Kim Il-sung.
How long is A Friend of Kim?
A Friend of Kim has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
What genre is A Friend of Kim?
A Friend of Kim is a Documentary film.
Where was A Friend of Kim produced?
A Friend of Kim was produced in United Kingdom.