In the documentary "Hooligan Sparrow," filmmaker Nanfu Wang follows the story of activist Ye Haiyan, who protests the sexual abuse of six elementary school girls by their principal in China. The government considers Ye and her colleagues enemies of the state, and they face constant surveillance, harassment, and imprisonment. Despite the danger, Ye continues to fight for girls' and women's rights, using social media to amplify her message. The documentary captures the tense and risky movements of these activists, who are determined to bring attention to the injustice and hold those in power accountable.

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