Los Angeles lit up this week as CGTN America co-hosted the North American premiere of Dead to Rights, a gripping documentary revisiting the 1937 Nanjing Massacre—one of WWII’s most harrowing yet often overlooked tragedies. 🎥 The event united filmmakers, historians, and cultural advocates, all championing the film’s mission to ignite dialogue and remembrance.
💡 Why it matters: This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The film’s global rollout—from Australia to the U.S.—aims to bridge generational and cultural gaps in understanding wartime history.
🌐 Global screenings kick off August 15 in over 250 U.S. theaters, with 20,000+ showings planned. Later releases in the UK, Germany, South Korea, and more promise to spark conversations worldwide. As one attendee noted, "Stories like this remind us why peace matters."
