Petition
The dysfunctional Chinese justice system allows citizens with grievances against their local governments to petition the court to clear or correct their record. Yet in order to do so, the petitioners must travel to Beijing to file paperwork and wait an indefinite period to plead their case. Following the saga of a group of petitioners over the years of 1996 and 2008, Petition unfolds like a novel by Zola or Dickens. This was filmed surreptitiously from the point of view of the petitioners, and not the justice officials, the police, or those heavies sent by the municipalities.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: 上访
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 2009-05-22
- Runtime: 120 minutes
- Rating: 6.8/10 (11 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: YLE, BBC, TSR, ARTE France Cinéma, RTBF, CNC, INA
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.2409
- Languages: Mandarin, English
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What is Petition?▼
Petition is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2009-05-22.
Who are the main actors in Petition?▼
The main cast includes .
Where can I watch Petition online?▼
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Is Petition based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Petition?▼
Petition has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 11 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Petition?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Petition?▼
The soundtrack was composed by YLE, BBC, TSR, ARTE France Cinéma, RTBF, CNC, INA. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Petition filmed?▼
Petition was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Petition?▼
The total runtime of Petition is 120 minutes.
Is Petition suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Petition?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Petition.
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