HBO released the trailer for Night Is Not Eternal, an HBO Original documentary that focuses on the fight against authortarianism in Cuba and China.
HBO will screen the documentary beginning on November 19 on HBO and on MAX.
Synopsis: Night is Not Eternal is a deeply personal exploration of political activism through the eyes of Chinese American filmmaker Nanfu Wang. For over seven years, Nanfu follows Rosa María Payá, a young Cuban activist and daughter of five-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee Oswaldo Payá, in her fight for democratic change in Cuba. Driven by her own experiences in China, Nanfu is drawn to Rosa’s story and the parallels between their homelands. With intimate access, Nanfu follows Rosa’s journey from the streets of Havana to rallies and conferences worldwide, capturing her transformation from a grassroots activist to an international public figure, and documenting the challenges faced by activists resisting authoritarian regimes.
In addition to Wang and Payá, the documentary features artist Lia Villares, Ofelia Acevedo, and imprisoned activist Sayli Navarro Alvarez.
Night Is Not Eternal is produced and directed by Nanfu Wang; producer, Lori Cheatle. For HBO: executive producers, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, and Sara Rodriguez.
