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S14·E11 Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry

Core Aired February 25, 2013 60 min
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Synopsis

Profiling Chinese artist-activist Ai Weiwei, who helped design Beijing's iconic Bird's Nest Olympic stadium and later criticized the Games as party propaganda. His opposition to his country's autocratic rule, which he voices in his art and on social media, has caused him many difficulties, as filmmaker Alison Klayman witnesses during the making of this documentary: Government authorities shut down Ai's blog, beat him up, demolish his studio and hold him in secret detention for 81 days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 14 Episode 11 of Independent Lens air?

Season 14, Episode 11 ('Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry') originally aired on February 25, 2013.

How long is Season 14 Episode 11 ('Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.

What happens in Independent Lens Season 14 Episode 11?

Profiling Chinese artist-activist Ai Weiwei, who helped design Beijing's iconic Bird's Nest Olympic stadium and later criticized the Games as party propaganda. His opposition to his country's autocratic rule, which he voices in his art and on social media, has caused him many difficulties, as filmma...

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