Winner of 14 film awards, "Hard to Believe" is a disturbing yet essential serious investigation into one of the most horrifying medical crimes of our time: forced live organ harvesting from tens of thousands of Chinese prisoners of conscience, and the response--or lack of it--from the media and governments around the world. eThis isn't a new phenomena -- governments killing their own citizens for their political or spiritual beliefs -- but it's never happened like this.
From an author's 7-year investigation into a doctor's confession, to determination of the son of a Holocaust survivor, and to the persistence of a culturally-challenged victim community, "Hard To Believe" explores the mystery of why so few people seem to be paying attention to a crime so horrific it goes beyond belief. "Hard To Believe" also challenges Western stereotypes surrounding the largest group targeted for organ harvesting, practitioners of the spiritual discipline, Falun Gong.
"This documentary is extremely important for those involved in organ donation and transplantation, human rights, health care, ethics, and the law." ~ Journal of Bioethical Inquiry
"An important, timely and deeply disturbing account of one of the great human rights abuses of our time." ~ Dr. Arthur Caplan, PhD, Founding Director of the Division of Medical Ethics, NYU
"This illuminating, often deeply unsettling PBS-aired documentary is highly recommended." - Video Librarian Magazine
Winner of Best Documentary Editing, 2017 Global Cinema Film Festival of Boston
Best Documentary, Hoboken International Film Festival
Award of Excellence, 2016 International Film Festival for Peace, Inspiration & Equality
Winner of Outstanding Achievement, Accolade Global Film Competition 2015 Humanitarian
Winner of Outstanding Achievement, Global Film Awards Humanitarian Award
