NTD and its sister media The Epoch Times will premiere the documentary film “Up We Soar” this weekend.
The film follows the true story of seven-year-old Fuyao and her parents in China.
Fuyao’s parents are victims of Communist China’s persecution against Falun Gong, also known as Falun Dafa. A spiritual practice rooted in Buddhist tradition, Falun Gong is followed by millions and targeted by China’s communist regime. Since July 1999, Falun Gong books have been banned and burned. The regime’s propaganda machine slanders the practice. Hundreds of thousands of followers have been arrested. Many are tortured to death.
Amid the persecution, Fuyao’s father, who was working as a news anchor, was forced to do forced labor. Her mother, a teacher, was banned from her job. Fuyao and her mother were placed under house arrest. Fuyao’s mother had to leave her to avoid being arrested. She was later captured and thrown into prison to serve a seven-year term for distributing Falun Gong flyers and DVDs.
Despite the hardship Fuyao faced, she became a key source of inspiration for her scared mother, who was surrounded by murderers, drug dealers, and brutal prison guards. As her mom gradually regained her inner strength, she nurtured and safeguarded Fuyao during her turbulent teenage years, using extraordinary means.
The animated documentary film, produced by New Realm Studios and NTD Television, is one of a series of documentaries produced by NTD’s Legends Unfolding.
Through animation and live interviews, the film brings to life a true story of courage, love, and perseverance in the darkest of times.
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Premiering on Website on Dec. 20 at 8:30 p.m. ET:
NTD website:
https://www.ntd.com
The Epoch Times website:
https://www.theepochtimes.com
NTD Twitter: https://twitter.com/news_ntd
Premiering on YouTube on Dec. 20 at 8:30 p.m. ET:
NTD YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/NTDTV
The Epoch Times YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/epochtimesdigital
Premiering on Facebook on Dec. 20 at 9:30 p.m. ET:
NTD: https://www.facebook.com/NTDTelevision/
The Epoch Times: https://www.facebook.com/epochtimes/