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Hooligan Sparrow

The danger is palpable as intrepid young filmmaker Nanfu Wang follows maverick activist Ye Haiyan (aka Hooligan Sparrow) and her band of colleagues to southern China as they seek justice in the case of six elementary school girls allegedly sexually abused by their principal.

Hooligan Sparrow: The Life of an Activist

8m 37s

We learn about the hardships Ye Haiyan faces as an activist, from dealing with annoying journalists, to being arrested and detained indefinitely, to being harassed and evicted from her apartment.

Previews + Extras

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    Hooligan Sparrow: Protesting Rape

    S29 E10 - 10m 39s

    This clip explains the case of government and school officials raping young girls, introduces Ye Haiyan and the other activists, and shows them protesting the crimes and officials outside the school.

  • Hooligan Sparrow: Trailer: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Hooligan Sparrow: Trailer

    S29 E10 - 2m 35s

    The danger is palpable as intrepid young filmmaker Nanfu Wang follows maverick activist Ye Haiyan (aka Hooligan Sparrow) and her band of colleagues to southern China as they seek justice in the case of six elementary school girls allegedly sexually abused by their principal.

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