Awards

"A courageous and moving film which embodies the essence of documentary filmmaking, revealing on the screen some of the most disturbing parts of our reality."

For episode "Hooligan Sparrow"

For episode "Hooligan Sparrow"

"Not long ago, filmmaking was exclusive for the privileged. Thanks to new technology some few rare talent are able cross the barrier of the establishment and create a fantastic film. In a world speeding into nationalism and corruption we have an opportunity to meet a daring group of women standing up against a system that perpetuate sexual abuse on women and children. With a organic closeness and compassion to subject, seldom seen in the art of film, we are happy to reward Best Documentary to the remarkable achievement of Nanfu Wang with the fantastic film Hooligan Sparrow."

-Excellence in Documentary Storytelling.

"The jury appreciated the director's compassionate balance of perspectives, the depth of the inquiry and the courage to reveal hidden truths. The aesthetic choices they make help the audience ask timely questions about women power, and reproductive rights."

"We appreciated the strong storytelling skills of the filmmaker, her commitment to go deep beyond the surface. This is layered, immersive, sensitive filmmaking. It is a personal journey of discovery that unfolds before our eyes, revealing more and more facets of a very human reality."