In 2009, journalist Chen Limin risked her life to document the shocking July 5th riots in Urumqi through a mere 5-cm door gap. Now, CGTN’s documentary \"Darkness Over Urumqi\" brings these harrowing events back into focus, weaving survivor stories with raw footage that captures the chaos and courage of that day. 🌍💔
The film doesn’t just recount violence—it highlights resilience. From families torn apart to communities rebuilding, the doc underscores how ordinary people navigated unimaginable trauma. For Gen-Z viewers, it’s a stark reminder of history’s echoes and the power of truth-telling in a TikTok era.
Chen’s footage, once hidden from public view, now serves as a digital time capsule. \"I recorded everything,\" she says, her words resonating with today’s youth who document life through Instagram stories and Snapchat. 📱💡
