Tag Archives: Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry

Ai Weiwei Sparks Social Media Flames in China

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Rebecca Huval

Ai Weiwei is a fearless Tweeter. In 140-character snippets, the gruff Chinese artist, activist, and the subject of Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (airing Monday, Feb. 25, on Independent Lens) defends freedom of speech. Social media platforms are “like water and air, … Continue reading →

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Alison Klayman on Filming Ai Weiwei

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Maria Goodavage

We sat down with filmmaker Alison Klayman to talk about the joys and challenges of filming China’s most famous artist and dissident, Ai Weiwei. Her film, Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry, premieres on Independent Lens February 25 at 10 PM (check local listings). … Continue reading →

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Announcing a Brand New Season of Piping Hot Indie Docs on Independent Lens

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Brooke Shelby Biggs

UPDATE: We’ve had a schedule change. As Goes Janesville will now premiere as a special presentation on October 8, and Solar Mamas will now premiere on November 5. Geez, the finale of our 2011-2012 season, Strong! was just last month, … Continue reading →

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Ai Weiwei Bail Lifted — but Threats of New Charges Loom

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Brooke Shelby Biggs

Ai Weiwei, the Chinese artist and dissident at the heart of Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (coming to Independent Lens next season), reports that his bail was lifted after a hearing today, and he has left his compound for the first … Continue reading →

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