U.S. Director Kay Rubacek reveals the Chinese regime’s ambitions
A Conversation with Chapman Chen from Hong Kong Bilingual News about our upcoming film "Finding Courage"
European Documentary Magazine published a very detailed review of our soon-to-be-released film "Finding Courage." Check it out!
The Agonizing Campaign for Truth
"Essential viewing for anyone who cares about international human rights."
~ Nick Holdsworth, Modern Times
DEEP DIVE: Ignoring China's Crimes Made the Pandemic Worse - Human Rights Lawyer David Matas
Swoop Films' DEEP DIVE with international human rights lawyer and author, David Matas, discusses the current COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on his human rights work. Matas details the state of forced organ harvesting in China today which he has investigated since 2006. He also shares what inspires him to continue to tackle human rights abuses head on. Hosted by Swoop Films producer, Kay Rubacek.
DEEP DIVE: Enver Tohti, Chinese Doctor on COVID-19, Chinese Propaganda, and Organ Harvesting
Swoop Films' DEEP DIVE with former Chinese Doctor, Enver Tohti, discusses how Chinese citizens view Chinese propaganda, particularly in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic and how the the crime of state-sanctioned forced organ harvesting from prisoners of conscience is still taking place now, despite the pandemic. Hosted by Swoop Films producer, Kay Rubacek.
"FINDING COURAGE" wins a Gold Remi Award!
The 53rd Houston International Film Festival has awarded “Finding Courage” with a Gold Remi Award in the Political / International Issues Category! With entries for this coveted award being received from over 4,500 total category entries from 76 nations in 2020, we are truly honored to have our film be selected for this wonderful accolade.
WorldFest is one of the oldest, longest-running, and largest film and video competitions in the world. It has given first top honors to Stephen Spielberg, George Luscas, Francis Ford Coppola, David Lynch, Ang Lee, the Coen Brohers, Ridley Scott, Oliver Stone and many others over its many years running. WorldFest’s Remi Award is named after Fredric Rmington, the great artist and sculptore who captured the spirit of Texas and the West with his brilliant work.
Thank you very much to WorldFest!
Wendy Rogers, a Renowned Transplant Ethicist Makes "Nature's" Top Ten List of Influential Scientists. She Cites Our Documentary"Hard To Believe" as Her Inspiration
A list created by "Nature"on the top ten most influential scientists of 2019 gave a nod to Wendy Rogers, a bioethicist at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia who has been investigating forced organ harvesting of prisoners of conscience in China. She cited our documentary "Hard To Believe" that she viewed at a conference in 2015 as one of the main catalysts that inspired her to engage in the issue beyond research into activism. Her research team found wide-ranging evidence of the Chinese Communist Party's atrocities in what they labeled in their investigations as "one of the world’s major bioethical scandals." Check out her story below!
"Hard To Believe” Film Submitted as Evidence of the Chinese Communist Party’s $1billion Genocidal Industry of Forced Organ Harvesting
To view a briefing of the tribunal, click on the image above
Our film “Hard To Believe” had been used as evidence against the Chinese Communist Party in its mass killing of prisoners of conscience. The tribunal’s final verdict was that China under the Chinese Communist Party was a “criminal state” and that mass killings of innocent civilians were taking place to sell their organs.
The verdict of the tribunal and its findings are hoped to be used to urge international organizations to take action.
New Tang Dynasty Television Highlights Viral FOX Report
New Tang Dynasty Television showcased the viral FOX report about Yifei Wang and her family. Undercover Footage from 'Finding Courage' has given millions in the report an inside look into China’s labor camp system.
Dailymail.com and The Western Journal Report on 'Finding Courage'
Thank you Dailymail and The Western Journal for your report on Yifei Wang’s story and ‘Finding Courage!’ Below are links to the articles:
DailyMail
Disturbing undercover video shot by a survivor's husband reveals the brutal treatment of Falun Gong followers inside a Chinese labor camp where many have died from alleged torture
The Western Journal
Brutal Video Smuggled out of China Shows Why We Can’t Let It Win
https://www.westernjournal.com/ct/brutal-video-smuggled-china-shows-cant-let-win/
Special Report on FOX 11 News on Yifei Wang and 'Finding Courage'
The shocking FOX 11 report on Yifei Wang and the persecution of Falun Gong is out. Director Kay Rubacek from Swoop Films is interviewed in the report about producing 'Finding Courage,' our next film about Yifei and her family's ordeal. This story will be presented at the Republican National Committee next spring.
At the Holocaust Memorial in San Francisco
We wanted to share with you a behind-the-scenes photo of our crew at our latest shoot for our film "Finding Courage". We filmed the main character of the film (Yifei) at the Holocaust Memorial in San Francisco - it reminds her of her sister who was killed in a labor camp by the Chinese Communist regime, as well as many of her friends who were also killed, imprisoned, or are living as fugitives in China today to avoid arrest for standing up for their faith. The dehumanization and persecution of large groups of Chinese citizens by the regime is still going on now.
The Independent Tribunal Into Forced Organ Harvesting From Prisoners Of Conscience In China has been initiated by the International Coalition to End Transplant Abuse In China (ETAC).
Condemnation of the Chinese Communist Party for its forced organ-harvesting of prisoners of conscience is growing internationally. Many survivors of Chinese labor camps and human rights lawyers among others provided evidence and gave testimony throughout the tribunal which lasted several days. The tribunal, led by Sir Geoffrey Nice QC, a world-renowned lawyer and professor of law stated of the evidence given, “We, the tribunal members are all certain, unanimously, and sure beyond all reasonable doubt that in China, forced organ harvesting from prisoners of conscience has been practiced for a substantial period of time, involving a very substantial number of victims.”
The 2016 report “Bloody Harvest/The Slaughter: An Update” published by David Kilgour, David Matas and Ethan Gutmann who were a part of our film Hard To Believe which sheds light on forced organ harvesting in China gave statistics pointing to genocide with between 60,000 and 100,000 organ transplants per year from Falun Gong, Uyghurs, Tibetans, and House Christians who are specifically targeted groups whose members are killed for their organs. This tribunal may be one of the most significant events to date by the international community to address and hold the Chinese Communist Party accountable for its crimes against humanity.
Watch Sir Geoffrey Nice’s closing remarks below:
Global Cinema Film Festival of Boston
The Global Cinema Film Festival of Boston (GCFF) in partnership with Worldwide Cinema Frames Studios/Films and under the direction of Multiple Award Winning Documentarian Raouf J. Jacob and Award Winning Executive Producer Lara M. Moreno are committed to bringing the best of Global Cinema and cinematography to Boston.
Packed Premiere Screening at Taipei City Hall, Taiwan
"Hard To Believe" premiered this month at the Taipei City Council Hall, with a full house event, including a very lively panel discussion after the film screening.
Bristol Against Forced Organ Harvesting
There will be a screening of the film in Bristol, England on Wednesday, the 25th of January, 2017 from 16:00 till 18:00. It is hosted by Bristol Against Forced Organ Harvesting and it will be held at:
The Conference Room, City Hall, College Green, Bristol BS1 5TR, UK
Get in touch: BristolAFOH@zsr.org.uk
Chinese Version of Documentary on Organ Harvesting Released For 2016 World Transplant Congress in Hong Kong
“Hard To Believe” screening being introduced by Dr. Damon Noto, at the Global Bioethics Initiative Summer School Program, New York.
SBS TV Australia: Ethan Gutmann & Hard To Believe
Ethan Gutmann appeared on SBS TV program "The Feed" to talk about his book "The Slaughter", the latest figures released on organ harvesting this year, and the Australian premiere of "Hard To Believe."
SBS TV report on "Hard To Believe" with Ethan Gutmann
In the lead up to the Australian theatrical premiere of Hard To Believe, SBS TV interviewed Ethan Gutmann about organ harvesting.
Packed Screening of "Hard to Believe" at University of Toronto
Hard to Believe was screened on July 20, 2016 in the Galbraith Building of the University to a packed audience. The film was presented by Choose Humanity.
Now Available on iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, Google Play & Vimeo in North America
Thanks to many amazing organizers, Hard To Believe has now screened in 11 countries and is busy with theatrical premieres across Australia this week with more screenings coming up in New Zealand, Japan, Norway, Czech Republic, the United Kingdom and other parts of the world.