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Free Chol Soo Lee

2022·Movie
1h 23min
IMDb7.2Metacritic73–Rotten Tomatoes100%88%

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MUBI

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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Deeply moving and cathartic

  • Pathos9
  • Catharsis8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

On June 3, 1973, a man was murdered in a busy intersection of San Francisco’s Chinatown as part of an ongoing gang war. Chol Soo Lee, a 20-year-old Korean immigrant who had previous run-ins with the law, was arrested and convicted based on flimsy evidence and the eyewitness accounts of white tourists who couldn’t distinguish between Asian features. Sentenced to life in prison, Chol Soo Lee would spend years fighting to survive behind bars before journalist K.W. Lee took an interest in his case. The intrepid reporter’s investigation would galvanize a first-of-its-kind pan-Asian American grassroots movement to fight for Chol Soo Lee’s freedom, ultimately inspiring a new generation of social justice activists.
True Crime DocumentarySocial Justice MovementWrongful ImprisonmentAsian-American HistoryBiographical AccountPolitical InjusticeEmotional JourneyInvestigative Journalism

Crew

Directed by:
Eugene Yi, Julie Ha
Produced by:
Lois Vossen, Jean Tsien, Bryn Mooser
Composed by:
Go Eun-ha, Go Eun-ha, Stephen Thorpe

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Free Chol Soo Lee

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Where can I stream Free Chol Soo Lee legally?

MUBI

Free Chol Soo Lee is included with a subscription to MUBI in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Free Chol Soo Lee worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Free Chol Soo Lee rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Free Chol Soo Lee?

1 h 23 min

Free Chol Soo Lee runs 1 h 23 min.

Is Free Chol Soo Lee based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Free Chol Soo Lee?

Critics87
Audiences80

Yes. Critics average 87 and audiences 80 out of 100, so both groups see Free Chol Soo Lee much the same way.

What language is Free Chol Soo Lee in?

EnglishSpanishKorean

It was made in English, with some Spanish, Korean. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Free Chol Soo Lee?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Free Chol Soo Lee in 41 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.