Free Chol Soo Lee(2022)
Free Chol Soo Lee Synopsis
On June 3, 1973, a man was murdered in a busy intersection of San Francisco’s Chinatown as part of an ongoing gang war. Chol Soo Lee, a 20-year-old Korean immigrant who had previous run-ins with the law, was arrested and convicted based on flimsy evidence and the eyewitness accounts of white tourists who couldn’t distinguish between Asian features. Sentenced to life in prison, Chol Soo Lee would spend years fighting to survive behind bars before journalist K.W. Lee took an interest in his case. The intrepid reporter’s investigation would galvanize a first-of-its-kind pan-Asian American grassroots movement to fight for Chol Soo Lee’s freedom, ultimately inspiring a new generation of social justice activists.
Free Chol Soo Lee (2022) is a documentary and crime film directed by Eugene Yi, released on August 12, 2022 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Chol Soo Lee, Sebastian Yoon, Ranko Yamada and K.W. Lee. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Eugene Yi
- Producers:
- Eugene Yi, Julie Ha, Jean Tsien
- Composer:
- Gretchen Jude
- Production:
- XTR, ITVS, Center for Asian American Media (CAAM)
- Revenue:
- $50,083
- Status:
- Released
Free Chol Soo Lee (2022) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Free Chol Soo Lee before you stream it.
Free Chol Soo Lee Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Chol Soo Lee
Chol Soo Lee
as Self (archive footage)
- Sebastian Yoon
Sebastian Yoon
as Narrator (voice)
- Ranko Yamada
Ranko Yamada
as Self - Friend; Defense Committee
- K.W. Lee
K.W. Lee
as Self - Investigative Reporter
Jeff Adachi
as Self - Activist
- David Kakishiba
David Kakishiba
as Self - Activist
- Jay Kun Yoo
Jay Kun Yoo
as Self - Chair, Defense Committee
- Grace Kim
Grace Kim
as Self - Vice-chair, Defense Committee
- Warren Furutani
Warren Furutani
as Self - L.A. Defense Committee
Leonard Weinglass
as Self - Defense Attorney (archive footage)
- Josiah “Tink” Thompson
Josiah “Tink” Thompson
as Self - Private Investigator
- Gail Whang
Gail Whang
as Self - Bay Area Defense Committee
Key crew
Directed by Eugene Yi, produced by Eugene Yi, Julie Ha and Jean Tsien.
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Free Chol Soo Lee Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 15 ratings.
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Free Chol Soo Lee – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Free Chol Soo Lee online?
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Free Chol Soo Lee (2022) is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Free Chol Soo Lee?
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The main cast of Free Chol Soo Lee (2022) includes Chol Soo Lee, Sebastian Yoon, Ranko Yamada, K.W. Lee and Jeff Adachi. The film was directed by Eugene Yi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Free Chol Soo Lee released?
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Free Chol Soo Lee was released on August 12, 2022 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is Free Chol Soo Lee worth watching?
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Free Chol Soo Lee (2022) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Free Chol Soo Lee?
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