Hooligan Sparrow(2016)
Hooligan Sparrow Synopsis
The danger is palpable as intrepid young filmmaker Nanfu Wang follows maverick activist Ye Haiyan (a.k.a Hooligan Sparrow) and her band of colleagues to Hainan Province in southern China to protest the case of six elementary school girls who were sexually abused by their principal. Marked as enemies of the state, the activists are under constant government surveillance and face interrogation, harassment, and imprisonment. Sparrow, who gained notoriety with her advocacy work for sex workers’ rights, continues to champion girls’ and women’s rights and arms herself with the power and reach of social media.
Hooligan Sparrow (2016) is a documentary film directed by Nanfu Wang, released on July 22, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Ye Haiyan. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Nanfu Wang
- Writers:
- Nanfu Wang, Mark Monroe
- Producers:
- Nanfu Wang
- Cinematographer:
- Nanfu Wang
- Composer:
- Nathan Halpern
- Production:
- Little Horse Crossing the River, Diamond Docs, Doc Society
- Status:
- Released
Hooligan Sparrow (2016) Trailer
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Hooligan Sparrow Cast & Crew
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Directed by Nanfu Wang, written by Nanfu Wang and Mark Monroe, produced by Nanfu Wang.
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Hooligan Sparrow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 14 ratings.
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Hooligan Sparrow – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Hooligan Sparrow?
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The main cast of Hooligan Sparrow (2016) includes Ye Haiyan. The film was directed by Nanfu Wang. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hooligan Sparrow released?
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Hooligan Sparrow was released on July 22, 2016 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Hooligan Sparrow worth watching?
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Hooligan Sparrow (2016) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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