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Night Is Not Eternal

TV-MA | Documentaries | 1 HR 34 MIN | 2024

Night Is Not Eternal is a personal exploration of political activism through the eyes of Chinese American filmmaker Nanfu Wang. Over seven years, Nanfu followed activist Rosa María Payá in her fight for democratic change in Cuba. Interwoven with Rosa’s narrative are Nanfu’s poignant reflections on her Chinese upbringing and her observations of eroding democratic norms in the U.S. The film emphasizes the universal human desire for freedom and the resilience of those who fight for it. It also serves as a reminder of the fragility of democracy and the need for vigilance in protecting it. 

HBO Documentary Films presents Night Is Not Eternal. Producer and director, Nanfu Wang; producer, Lori Cheatle. For HBO: executive producers, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, and Sara Rodriguez.