Vox Conspiracy Goes to the Movies: "Ai Wei Wei: Never Sorry"

On the evening of Friday, August 3rd, Vox Culture invited some volunteers and friends to the advanced screening of "Ai Wei Wei: Never Sorry" at the Sundance Cinema in downtown Houston. Directed by Alison Klayman, the documentary gives that audience a closer look at, and greater understanding, of China's most celebrated contemporary artist and its most outspoken domestic critic.

Following the screening, Vox Culture hosted an informal Conspiracy discussion, at The Blue Fish Restaurant, with the participants that led to a lively exchange of thoughts and opinions (for nearly two hours!) as to the message and powerful images that were attained from watching the screening. While all agreed that Ai Wei Wei's story was very moving, the participants (some of who were born and raised in China) were left with varying points of view and feelings towards it.

If there is one thing that the Conspiracy discussion highlighted, it is that, one's culture and life experiences will shape the way they think about and view Ai Wei Wei's message: to be a voice for what you believe in.