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Angel of Nanjing (2015)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 10M

Director : Jordan Horowitz, Frank Ferendo

Synopsis

The Yangtze River Bridge in Nanjing is one of the most famous bridges in China. It is also the most popular place in the world to commit suicide. For the past 11 years Chen Si has been patrolling this bridge, looking to provide aid for those who've gone there to end their lives. Incredibly, he has saved over 300 people since he began - nearly one every two weeks.

Actors

Chen Si
Chen Si
Himself

Crews

Jordan Horowitz
Jordan Horowitz
Director
Frank Ferendo
Frank Ferendo
Director

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