We are the … of Communism

Overview

The Yuanhai Migrants Children’s School in Beijing faces closure by city officials, leaving its students and teachers to fight for their educational rights. Undeterred, they continue lessons by sneaking into their locked-down school, relocating to a dilapidated factory, and even holding classes on the streets. Through the personal stories of these resilient students, Cui reveals the struggle against bureaucratic corruption and highlights the broader social crisis stemming from China's economic reforms. The documentary poignantly underscores the challenges faced by marginalized communities in their pursuit of education and dignity.