Wukan: The Flame of Democracy (2013)

Late in 2011, Wukan, a village in southern China, captured international attention when demonstrators flooded the streets, rebelling against decades of corrupt rule. Despite the hurdles, the unthinkable happened in Wukan - the village committee fell and democratic elections were announced. But, what happens after a successful uprising? WUKAN: THE FLAME OF DEMOCRACY follows the challenges faced by a rural Chinese community after adopting a new political system.

Director: James Leong, Lynn Lee
Runtime: 97 min
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Original Language: zh
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What is Wukan: The Flame of Democracy about?
Late in 2011, Wukan, a village in southern China, captured international attention when demonstrators flooded the streets, rebelling against decades of corrupt rule. Despite the hurdles, the unthinkable happened in Wukan - the village committee fell and democratic elections were announced. But, what happens after a successful uprising? WUKAN: THE FLAME OF DEMOCRACY follows the challenges faced by a rural Chinese community after adopting a new political system.
Who directed Wukan: The Flame of Democracy?
Wukan: The Flame of Democracy was directed by James Leong, Lynn Lee.
How long is Wukan: The Flame of Democracy?
Wukan: The Flame of Democracy has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).