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.
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Hooligan Sparrow Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Documentary
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-07-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 22, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nanfu Wang
- Screenplay & Story
- Nanfu Wang, Mark Monroe
- Original Score
- Nathan Halpern, Chris Ruggiero
- Original Title
- Hooligan Sparrow
- Country of Origin
- China, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Little Horse Crossing the River, Diamond Docs, Doc Society
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nanfu Wang
Nanfu Wang, Mark Monroe
Nathan Halpern, Chris Ruggiero
Nanfu Wang
Nanfu Wang
Andy Cohen, Alison Klayman, Nanfu Wang
Department Leadership Roster
Nanfu Wang
Director
Nanfu Wang
Writer
Nanfu Wang
Producer
Nathan Halpern
Original Music Composer
Chris Ruggiero
Original Music Composer
Nanfu Wang
Director of Photography
Nanfu Wang
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hooligan Sparrow
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What is Hooligan Sparrow about?
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.
Who directed Hooligan Sparrow?
Hooligan Sparrow was directed by Nanfu Wang.
Who stars in Hooligan Sparrow?
The principal cast of Hooligan Sparrow includes Ye Haiyan.
When was Hooligan Sparrow released and how long is it?
Hooligan Sparrow was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Hooligan Sparrow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hooligan Sparrow was composed by Nathan Halpern, Chris Ruggiero.