To Live Is Better Than To Die
2003
1h 28min
Documentary
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Overview
In the 1990s HIV/AIDS came to Wenlou through a blood purchasing program. To supplement their income many poor villagers sold their blood and 60% of those who sold blood contracted HIV/AIDS from unsanitary equipment. Many have died from the disease. In his documentary film, To Live is Better than to Die, Wiejun Chen tells of the impact AIDS has had in parts of rural China by showing how it has affected the Ma family. It is spring when the film takes up the family’s story.
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Who directed To Live Is Better Than To Die?
To Live Is Better Than To Die was directed by Weijun Chen.
How long is To Live Is Better Than To Die?
To Live Is Better Than To Die runs for 1h 28min, and was released in 2003.
