Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry(2012)
Can an artist change China?
Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry Synopsis
An account of the many tribulations that Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, known for his subversive art and political activism, endured between 2008 and 2011, from his rise to world fame via the Internet to his highly publicized arrest due to his frequent and daring confrontations with the Chinese authorities.
Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (2012) is a documentary film directed by Alison Klayman, released on June 14, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Ai Weiwei, Chen Danqing, Li Zhanyang and Hung Huang. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 86 ratings.
- Director:
- Alison Klayman
- Writers:
- Colin Jones
- Producers:
- Adam Schlesinger, Alison Klayman
- Cinematographer:
- Alison Klayman
- Composer:
- Ilan Isakov
- Production:
- Expressions United Media, MUSE Film and Television, Never Sorry
- Revenue:
- $181,107
- Status:
- Released
Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry before you stream it.
Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ai Weiwei
as Self - Artist
Chen Danqing
as Self - Artist
- Li Zhanyang
Li Zhanyang
as Self - Sculptor
Hung Huang
as Self - Magazine Publisher
- Ethan Cohen
Ethan Cohen
as Self - Art Gallerist
- Phil Tinari
Phil Tinari
as Self - UCCA Museum Director
- Feng Boyi
Feng Boyi
as Self - Art Curator
- Evan Osnos
Evan Osnos
as Self - Journalist
- Liu Yanping
Liu Yanping
as Self - Sichuan Earthquake Volunteer
- Huang Kankan
Huang Kankan
as Self - Sichuan Earthquake Volunteer
Gu Changwei
as Self - Filmmaker
- Karen Smith
Karen Smith
as Self - Writer
Key crew
Directed by Alison Klayman, written by Colin Jones, produced by Adam Schlesinger and Alison Klayman.
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Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 86 ratings.
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Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry online?
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Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (2012) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+ and Sundance Now, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry?
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The main cast of Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (2012) includes Ai Weiwei, Chen Danqing, Li Zhanyang, Hung Huang and Ethan Cohen. The film was directed by Alison Klayman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry released?
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Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry was released on June 14, 2012 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry worth watching?
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Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (2012) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 86 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry?
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