INVISIBLE NATION
An intimate view of the presidency of Tsai Ing-wen, Taiwan’s first female president, as she fights for the future of her country’s democracy at a time when freedom around the world is under threat from authoritarianism.
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SYNOPSIS
With unprecedented access to Taiwan’s sitting head of state, director Vanessa Hope investigates the election and tenure of Tsai Ing-wen, the first female president of Taiwan. Thorough, incisive and bristling with tension, Invisible Nation is a living account of Tsai’s tightrope walk as she balances the hopes and dreams of her nation between the colossal geopolitical forces of the U.S. and China. Hope’s restrained observational style captures Tsai at work in her country’s vibrant democracy at home, while seeking full international recognition of Taiwan’s right to exist. At a time when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has demonstrated the ever-present threat of authoritarian aggression, Invisible Nation brings punctual focus to the struggle of Taiwan as it fights for autonomy and freedom from fear.
Director
Vanessa Hope
WITH
Tsai Ing-Wen
Run Time
1 hour, 25 minutes
Released
May 24, 2024
Distributed by
Abramorama
HEARING AND VISUAL ASSISTANCE
Assisted Listening
Additional assistance options TBA
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SUBTITLES
None
NOT RATED
Many of the films shown at The Ross are not rated due to the prohibitive cost of acquiring a rating from the Motion Picture Association of America. Consequently, as many of these films contain graphic content, viewer discretion is advised.
REVIEWS
“Taiwan’s transformation from an authoritarian state to a flourishing democracy determined to decide its own future is charted in the engrossing and highly informative documentary Invisible Nation.”