In the Same Breath

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In the Same Breath
Official poster
Directed byNanfu Wang
Produced by
  • Nanfu Wang
  • Christopher Clements
  • Julie Goldman
  • Carolyn Hepburn
  • Jialing Zhang
Cinematography
  • Jarred Alterman
  • Peter Alton
  • Tom Bergmann
  • Gil De la Rosa
  • Michelle Gao
  • Yuanchen Liu
  • Rex Miller
  • Martina Radwan
  • Sam Rong
  • Michael Shade
  • R.C. Song
  • Paul Szynol
  • K. Yang
  • Matt Yu
Edited byMichael Shade
Nanfu Wang
Music byNathan Halpern
Production
companies
Distributed byHBO
Release dates
  • January 28, 2021 (2021-01-28) (Sundance)
  • August 12, 2021 (2021-08-12) (United States)
Running time
95 minutes
CountryUnited States

In the Same Breath is a 2021 documentary film directed and produced by Nanfu Wang. It follows how the Chinese and American governments reacted to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

It had its world premiere at the

limited release on August 12, 2021, by HBO Documentary Films prior to its broadcast on HBO
on August 18, 2021.

Synopsis

The film follows the response of the Chinese and American governments to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Production

While

Wuhan, China and soon realized that the stories about the pandemic were too important to be in a short film. She started incorporating the American response to the pandemic after seeing some U.S. health officials share misinformation about it.[1] HBO Documentary Films came on board to produce and distribute the film.[2]

Release

The film had its world premiere at the

limited release on August 12, 2021, prior to its broadcast on HBO on August 18, 2021.[6][7]

Reception

Critical reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 96% based on reviews from 50 critics, with an average rating of 8.40/10. The critics' consensus reads: "Gripping and clear-eyed, In the Same Breath captures history as it's being written -- and governmental failures as they amplify worldwide tragedy."[8]

Accolades

Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Cinema Eye Honors March 1, 2022 Outstanding Direction Nanfu Wang Nominated [9][10]
Outstanding Production Nanfu Wang, Jialing Zhang, Julie Goldman, Christopher Clements, and Carolyn Hepburn Nominated
Outstanding Broadcast Film In the Same Breath Won
IDA Documentary Awards March 4, 2022 Best Feature Nanfu Wang, Jialing Zhang, Julie Goldman, Christopher Clements, and Carolyn Hepburn Nominated [11][12]
Independent Spirit Awards March 6, 2022 Best Documentary Feature In the Same Breath Nominated [13]
Producers Guild of America Awards
 March 19, 2022 Outstanding Producer of Documentary Motion Pictures Nanfu Wang, Jialing Zhang, Julie Goldman, Christopher Clements, and Carolyn Hepburn Nominated [14]
Peabody Awards June 6–9, 2022 Documentary In the Same Breath Won [15]

References

  1. The Salt Lake City Tribune
    . Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  2. ^ Coyle, Jake (January 28, 2021). "t Sundance, pandemic dramas unfold on screen and off". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on February 3, 2021. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  3. ^ Brough, Rick (December 22, 2020). "Sundance Unveils 2021 Film Festival Lineup". KPCW. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
  4. ^ "Sundance Film Festival unveils slate for 1st virtual edition". ABC News. December 15, 2020. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
  5. ^ Day-Ramos, Dino (February 10, 2021). "SXSW Film Festival Unveils Full Lineup; Charli XCX Quarantine Feature To Close Fest; Tom Petty Docu Set As Centerpiece". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  6. ^ "In the Same Breath". Laemmle.com. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  7. ^ "HBO Documentary IN THE SAME BREATH Debuts August 18 (Official Trailer)". WarnerMedia. August 5, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  8. Fandango
    . Retrieved April 5, 2021.
  9. ^ Pond, Steve (March 1, 2022). "Flee Wins Top Prize at Cinema Eye Honors for Documentaries". TheWrap. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
  10. ^ Grobar, Matt (November 10, 2021). "Flee & Summer Of Soul Lead Cinema Eye Honors Nominations". Deadline. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  11. ^ "Nominees Revealed for the 37th Annual IDA Documentary Awards". International Documentary Association. November 15, 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  12. ^ Hipes, Patrick (January 6, 2022). "IDA Awards Shifts 2022 Ceremony To March As Virtual-Only Event". Deadline. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  13. ^ Long, Brent; Tangcay, Jazz (December 14, 2021). "Indie Spirit Awards 2022: Full List of Nominations". Variety. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  14. ^ Pedersen, Erik (January 27, 2022). "PGA Awards Nominations: Licorice Pizza, Don't Look Up, Dune, King Richard & CODA Among Pics Vying For Marquee Prize". Deadline. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  15. ^ Hipes, Patrick (June 8, 2022). "Peabody Awards: The Wonder Years, In The Same Breath, We Are Lady Parts Among Latest Winners". Deadline. Retrieved June 8, 2022.

External links

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