Angel Of Nanjing
Films by Title A-Z
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1h 7m
The man single-handedly patrolling the Yangtze River Bridge to save those attempting suicide
Angel of NanjingThe Yangtze River Bridge in Nanjing is the most popular place in the world to commit suicide, with over 5 attempts per week. For the past 11 years, blue-collar worker Chen Si has been patrolling this bridge every day, watching out for desperate people who've gone there to end their lives. With no formal training, he has saved over 300 people since he began; earning him the nickname the 'Angel of Nanjing'.
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