Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry

Director: Alison Klayman
Cast: Ai Weiwei, Dan-qing Chen
Language: English
Theatrical Release Date: Fri Jul 27 00:00:00 EDT 2012
Distributor: IFC Films
Festivals: Sundance Film Festival
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Tagline: Can an artist change China?

Synopsis: Renowned Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei has garnered international attention as much for his ambitious artwork as his political provocations and increasingly public clashes with the Chinese government. [Synopsis courtesy of Sundance]

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