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A Controversial China-Africa Documentary is Now Available to View Online… But You’ll Have to Hurry

by Eric Olander

The controversial documentary about Enock Alu, a teenager growing up in a Chinese Buddhist orphanage in Malawi, who is torn between his African identity and his Chinese upbringing is now available to view for free online for a limited period.

The film, produced and directed by South African native Nicole Schafer, was released last April and has made the rounds on the international film festival circuit. Until now, it’s been difficult, if not impossible, to access the film online. As can be seen in the reviews below, the film has drawn both praise and criticism.

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