Hard To Believe

Watch Hard To Believe

"How Doctors Became Murderers and How We Turned a Blind Eye"
  • NR
  • 2016
  • 56 min
  • 8.4  (42)

Hard To Believe is a powerful documentary film that exposes the horrifying practice of forced organ harvesting in China. The film, released in 2016, is directed by Ken Stone and Irene Silber, and it features interviews with experts on the subject, including human rights attorney David Matas and investigative journalist Ethan Gutmann. The movie is a wake-up call for anyone who cares about human dignity and justice.

The film starts by showing the case of a Chinese doctor who claims that he was forced to harvest organs from an executed prisoner, who was still alive during the procedure. This shocking claim sets the stage for the rest of the movie, which delves into the underground network of hospitals, prisons, and organ brokers that operate in China.

The film exposes how the Chinese Communist Party's policy of forced organ harvesting targets prisoners of conscience, such as Falun Gong practitioners, Tibetan Buddhists, and Uighur Muslims. It also documents how Chinese doctors are trained to remove organs from living donors without anesthesia, in order to meet the high demand for organ transplants in China.

Through a series of interviews with survivors, activists, and experts, the film exposes the extent of this illegal practice. We hear from a former Falun Gong practitioner who was repeatedly tested for her blood type while in detention, as if she were being prepped for organ harvesting. We also hear from a Chinese surgeon who used to perform heart and lung transplants on living prisoners. He describes the chilling process of selecting healthy organs from prisoners who were about to be executed.

The film also explores the role of the international community in addressing this issue. It highlights the efforts of human rights advocates such as David Matas and Ethan Gutmann, who have been working to expose this practice for years. It also shows how some countries, such as Israel and Taiwan, have taken steps to ban organ tourism to China in response to the evidence of forced organ harvesting.

Overall, Hard To Believe is a deeply disturbing and eye-opening film that shines a light on one of the most horrifying practices happening in the world today. The film is a call to action for governments, health professionals, and individuals to take a stand against forced organ harvesting and to support the victims of this terrible practice. It is a must-see for anyone who cares about human rights, justice, and the dignity of human life.

Hard To Believe is a 2016 documentary with a runtime of 56 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 8.4.

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Where to Watch Hard To Believe
Hard To Believe is available to watch free on Kanopy. It's also available to stream, download and buy on demand at Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play and YouTube VOD. Some platforms allow you to rent Hard To Believe for a limited time or purchase the movie and download it to your device.
  • Release Date
    2016
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    56 min
  • IMDB Rating
    8.4  (42)