Why We Are Making This Film?Story SynopsisAbout the DirectorFunding AllocationReward Tiers1️⃣ Small Donation2️⃣ Exclusive Screening & Director's In-Depth Talk3️⃣ Public Screening License4️⃣ Private Buyout Support5️⃣ Angel SponsorContact Information
"Ultimately, we judge the character of a society not by how it treats the rich, the powerful, and the privileged, but by how it treats the poor, the condemned, and the incarcerated. It is at that intersection that we truly begin to understand something profound about who we are."
— Bryan Stevenson, American human rights lawyer
Why We Are Making This Film?
"I hope to use cinema to tell a story that engages the audience, and within the film, raise a concern for humanity, subsequently guiding viewers to consider the true function and meaning of the death penalty.
I want the audience to understand that even the most heinous of the condemned must be treated and discussed from the perspective of being human. This is the fundamental attitude with which a mature civil society approaches such issues.
Beyond understanding the circumstances of individual cases, I hope the audience can also develop a more macroscopic understanding of the death penalty; through these life stories, I hope viewers can see the universal, unresolved problems that exist between people, society, and institutions."
— Chia Hua Lee, Director
Story Synopsis
Zheng Yixiu's father, Zheng Wusong, murdered his ex-wife—Yixiu's mother. Zheng Wusong was sentenced to death, a verdict now final.
Daughter A’s father committed murder over a debt dispute and was sentenced to death.
Daughter B’s father was implicated in a gang rivalry, charged with instigating murder, and was also sentenced to death.
On this particular afternoon, Zheng Yixiu, Daughter A, and Daughter B meet.
They talk about life, about marriage, and about the greatest, shared terror in their lives: their fathers and the death penalty.
About the Director
Chia Hua Lee holds a Ph.D. in Art Creation and Theory from the National Tainan University of the Arts. He currently serves as an Associate Professor at the College of Communication, National Chengchi University, and is an independent filmmaker.
He has been dedicated to documentary filmmaking for many years, with his works receiving acclaim such as the Special Mention in the New Asian Currents section at the Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival, Best Documentary at the Taipei Film Awards, and Special Jury Prize at the Taiwan International Documentary Festival. In 2020, his film Me and My Condemned Son was nominated for Best Documentary at both the Golden Horse Awards and the Taipei Film Awards.
Funding Allocation
1️⃣ Domestic and International Film Festival Submissions and Global Visibility
Participation in renowned domestic and international film festivals, material translation, and submission costs. Through festivals, the film gains greater coverage and attention, laying the foundation for future distribution.
2️⃣ Marketing, Publicity, and Media Relations
Production of trailers, visuals, and various marketing content, with publicity fees allocated for ad placement. Through marketing, the film's discussion heat and visibility are increased.
3️⃣ Campus Outreach and Educational Public Screenings
Assisting the film's entry into schools or community screenings, expanding the educational value of the image, and guiding students to deeply consider the complex issues discussed in the film.
4️⃣ International Distribution and Streaming Platform Exposure
Precisely reaching overseas target audiences, effectively pushing the film's information internationally, allowing this film to reach a wider audience.
Reward Tiers
1️⃣ Small Donation
Pledge Amount: USD 9.7
Reward Content: Inclusion in the credits' Thank You list or an electronic thank you letter will be sent.
2️⃣ Exclusive Screening & Director's In-Depth Talk
Pledge Amount: USD 20
Reward Content:
- Purchase limited to Taiwanese audiences (including Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu).
- This screening is limited to 43 seats; the screening will be launched once the seats are full.
- The contact email you provide will be contacted after the seats are full.
- The Director will personally engage with you in an in-depth 30-minute discussion.
- Inclusion in the credits' Thank You list or an electronic thank you letter will be sent.
3️⃣ Public Screening License
Pledge Amount: USD 195
Reward Content:
- Authorization for one non-theatrical public screening for up to 30 people.
- File only supports "Internet Streaming" (to ensure copyright security).
- Inclusion in the credits' Thank You list or an electronic thank you letter will be sent.
4️⃣ Private Buyout Support
Pledge Amount: USD 970
Reward Content:
- Purchase limited to Taiwanese audiences (including Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu).
- One private screening accommodating 100 people.
- Director's online or in-person post-screening discussion.
- If the attendance does not reach 100 people, you may suggest a charitable organization to invite, and the platform can assist with the invitation.
- Inclusion in the credits' Thank You list or an electronic thank you letter will be sent.
5️⃣ Angel Sponsor
Pledge Amount: USD 1,620
Reward Content:
- Credit as a "Co-Producer."
- One non-theatrical public screening for up to 80 people; file only supports "Internet Streaming."
- Director's online or in-person talk.
- Inclusion in the credits' Thank You list or an electronic thank you letter will be sent.
Contact Information
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