In the Same Breath streaming
2021 Movie China, United States Documentary 93 min Ages 16+
By: Nanfu Wang With: Mingxing Tao, Liu Peien, Runzhen Chen
How did the Chinese government turn pandemic cover-ups in Wuhan into a triumph for the Communist party?
Mood
Enlightening
Serious
Thoughtful
Cast & Crew
Nanfu Wang
Liu Peien
Mingxing Tao
Runzhen Chen
Production Company
Hbo Documentary Films
Director
Nanfu Wang
Author
Nanfu Wang
Producer
Nanfu Wang
Adaptation
Based On True Events
Budget
Independent
Cinematic Technique
Documentary
Poetic Documentary
Narrative Structure
Dialogue-Driven
Voice-Over
Pace
Contemplative
Time-Period
2020S
Covid-19 Pandemic
Central Conflict
Censorship
Government Misinformation
Pandemic Response Failures
Characters
Government Officials
Health Workers
Journalists
Ending
Open Ending
Sobering Message
Historical Context
Covid-19 Pandemic
Early 2020 Global Health Crisis
Key Plot Points
American Misinformation
Chinese Government Propaganda
Covid-19 Outbreak In Wuhan
Superspreader Event On New Year'S Eve
Setting
United States
Wuhan, China
Shooting Location
United States
Wuhan, China
Theme
Disinformation
Government Accountability
Pandemic Impact
Genre
Documentary
Health Documentary
Political Documentary
Audiences
Adults Interested In Current Affairs
Documentary Viewers
Public Health Enthusiasts
Titles
In The Same Breath
Critical Reception
96% Rotten Tomatoes Approval
Critically Acclaimed
Praised For Clarity And Impact
Festivals
South By Southwest
Sundance Film Festival
Ratings
Letterboxd 3.76/5
Production Countries
China
United States
Release Year
2021
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