Devoted fans of Ai Weiwei this side of the Pacific have reason to celebrate: Alison Klayman’s documentary on the celebrated Chinese artist is scheduled to premiere in U.S. theatres on July 27th.
Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry follows the artist over the course of several months, including in the aftermath of his outspoken critique of the Chinese government’s handling of the 2008 Sichuan earthquake. Ai Weiwei made international news in 2011 when he was detained by Chinese officials for eighty-one days. His unrelenting resistance and rebellious spirit have inspired an ardent following both in his native country and across the world.
To watch the seventeen-minute short Who’s Afraid of Ai Weiwei (footage shot by Klayman for a Frontline special that was later extended into the soon-to-be-released documentary) click here.
