Chinese Filmmaker Sentenced for Documenting Protests Against COVID Policies
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A Chinese filmmaker has been sentenced to over three years in prison for his documentary on protests against COVID policies, highlighting dissent and the push for human rights in China.
A 33 year-old Chinese filmmaker has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison for his documentary that highlights the largest protests in China since Tiananmen Square, according to CNN. Chen Pinlin's film, titled "Urumqi Middle Road," showcases the Chinese government's harsh response to COVID-19 restrictions and features the significant "White Paper" protests.
