CONNECT PICTURES
The anticipation surrounding the poignant documentary "Free Chol Soo Lee" is set to reach new heights as its creators gear up to visit Korea in September, a prelude to the film's upcoming release in the country.
Julie Ha and Eugene Yi, the two talented directors behind the project, will be accompanied by producer Su Kim and Ranko Yamada as they embark on their journey to Korea during the initial week of September. The visit, organized by distributor Connect Pictures, is poised to encompass a series of promotional engagements and immersive press tours.
"Free Chol Soo Lee" meticulously traces the tumultuous journey of Lee Chol-soo, a Korean American who was tragically wrongfully convicted for the murder of a gang leader in San Francisco. After unjustly serving a decade behind bars, Lee was eventually exonerated and released in 1983, emerging as a symbol of resilience and justice.
Having graced the prestigious Sundance Film Festival last year, the documentary garnered acclaim and recognition for its poignant narrative and compelling storytelling. It further secured the runner-up position for the 2021 Library of Congress Lavine Ken Burns Prize for Film, a testament to its emotional resonance and cinematic prowess.
Julie Ha, renowned for her distinguished tenure as the editor in chief of the KoreAm Journal spanning over a decade, lends her expertise to the documentary. Complementing her efforts, Eugene Yi, who has wielded his editing skills in curating news videos for renowned platforms such as the New York Times and Al Jazeera, contributes to the film's artistic and narrative finesse.
As the creators of "Free Chol Soo Lee" prepare to touch down on Korean soil, their presence heralds a powerful moment of synergy between storytelling and truth, encapsulating the journey of a man whose life was irrevocably altered by injustice. This eagerly anticipated visit will undoubtedly spark dialogue and reflection, encapsulating the transformative potential of documentary filmmaking.
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