Prisoners in Freedom City (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film
Released in 2007, Prisoners in Freedom City is a documentary film directed by Zeng Jinyan, running about 31 minutes.
What it’s about. Civil rights activist Hu Jia was held under house arrest from 2004 to 2008 in the upscale eastern suburbs of Beijing. One day Hu picked up a video camera and began to document things outside the window: his watchers, shepherds tending their flocks, spiders in the rain, and his fellow activist and wife, Zeng Jinyan, going to and from work under the unnervingly close watch of plainclothes police.
Who’s in it. Prisoners in Freedom City stars Hu Jia as Narrator and Zeng Jinyan as Self.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prisoners in Freedom City page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prisoners in Freedom City (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Prisoners in Freedom City change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Prisoners in Freedom City?
- Prisoners in Freedom City stars Hu Jia and Zeng Jinyan.
- When was Prisoners in Freedom City released?
- Prisoners in Freedom City was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 31 minutes.