One Child Nation (2019)

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"One Child Nation" is a compelling documentary that exposes the harrowing truths of China's decades-long One-Child Policy. Filmmaker Nanfu Wang embarks on a deeply personal journey, returning to her home country to confront the devastating legacy of this government mandate. The film meticulously uncovers the human cost through intimate interviews with midwives, family planning officials, journalists, and everyday citizens who lived through and enforced the policy. It reveals shocking accounts of forced sterilizations, coerced abortions, and widespread child abandonment, painting a grim picture of societal trauma. "One Child Nation" powerfully illustrates how propaganda shaped perceptions and explores the profound, long-lasting impact on individuals, families, and the nation as a whole. This thought-provoking film serves as a critical examination of state control over human reproduction and its tragic consequences.

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2019

Genre:Documentary