Over the past 20 years, documentary filmmaker Cao Haibin has been on a mission to keep the memory of Nanjing alive 🎥. With survivors aging and eyewitness testimonies fading, he’s racing against time to record firsthand accounts before they’re gone for good.
His latest project pays tribute to Iris Chang, the Chinese-American author whose groundbreaking book, The Rape of Nanking: The Forgotten Holocaust of World War II, broke the silence on one of history’s darkest chapters. Chang’s fearless storytelling opened eyes worldwide, and Cao is now carrying her torch forward.
From digging up hidden archival footage to traveling across continents for final interviews, Cao’s team is on a global quest 🌏. These visual records do more than relay facts—they spark cross-generational conversations that bridge cultures and remind us why remembering matters.
In today’s fast-paced digital world, it’s easy to scroll past history. But these stories are more than echoes of the past—they’re blueprints for a peaceful future. As survivors’ voices grow quieter, we need storytellers like Cao Haibin to shine a light on truth and keep hope alive 💡.
So next time you tap your screen for a quick fix, think of these hidden archives and the people behind the lens. The most important stories challenge us to remember and learn.
Reference(s):
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