Unveiling Miners' Struggles

This chapter focuses on filmmaker Jiang Nengjie’s decision to provide his documentary 'Minors, The Horse Keeper and Pneumoconiosis' for free, highlighting the harsh realities of illegal coal mining in China. It delves into the emotional and physical toll on miners and their families while examining the challenges faced by independent filmmakers under government censorship. Additionally, the chapter explores historical documentaries that sparked public discourse, revealing the tension between creativity and state control in the evolving landscape of Chinese cinema.