| Abstract |
This documentary examines the extraordinary and insightful human drama that unfolded during and after the 2002 and 2003 crisis. It tells the stories of the Chinese government's efforts to hide the truth about this epidemic. The film also tells the story of the forgotten SARS survivors who continue to suffer from horrific after-effects. Many of these victims regularly undergo aggressive steroid treatments and must continually fight for their rights in China. The film profiles five individuals, including Fang Bo, a SARS survivor who was initially hailed a national hero after winning his own battle against the virus, but was later blacklisted by the government for speaking out about civil liberties of those with the disease. It also shares the story of Wang Ligang, formerly an armed policeman, whose disability following SARS prevents him from making a living, and Wang Yong Hong, former senior editor at a major newspaper and present organizer of a SARS survivor group. |
