Petition
Petition (2009) is a documentary drama, directed by Zhao Liang. The 120-minute film holds an audience score of 7.2/10.
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What Petition Is About
The dysfunctional Chinese justice system allows citizens with grievances against their local governments to petition the court to clear or correct their record. Yet in order to do so, the petitioners must travel to Beijing to file paperwork and wait an indefinite period to plead their case. Following the saga of a group of petitioners over the years of 1996 and 2008, Petition unfolds like a novel by Zola or Dickens. This was filmed surreptitiously from the point of view of the petitioners, and not the justice officials, the police, or those heavies sent by the municipalities.
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What is Petition about?
The dysfunctional Chinese justice system allows citizens with grievances against their local governments to petition the court to clear or correct their record. Yet in order to do so, the petitioners must travel to Beijing to file paperwork and wait an indefinite period to plead their case.
Where can I watch Petition?
Petition isn't currently listed on major digital platforms. Availability can change over time. Check the "Where to Watch" section for the latest.
How long is Petition?
Petition runs for 120 minutes (2h).
When did Petition come out?
Petition was released in 2009.
Who directed Petition?
Petition was directed by Zhao Liang.
What is Petition's rating?
Petition holds 7.7/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.
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