The Man Who Told The Truth: A Film Screening & Discussion Honoring Fang Lizhi | Hoover Institution

The astrophysicist Fang Lizhi (1936-2012) was a towering figure in modern China’s pursuit of science and democracy. At mid-career, Fang chose to apply his prodigious intellectual integrity not only to the natural universe but to human affairs. The result was that he became known for (and, by China’s government, punished for) advocating the universal values of human rights and democracy. The Hoover Institution Program on the US, China, and the World held the screening of the film The Man Who Told the Truth, a documentary made by Tony Tsoi. Following the screening, a distinguished panel of experts discussed the film and Fang Lizhi’s life and legacy. Learn more, visit: https://www.hoover.org/research-teams/program-us-china-world?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=event&utm_content=04202026 __________ The opinions expressed on this channel are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Hoover Institution or Stanford University. © 2026 by the Board of Trustees of Leland Stanford Junior University. 🔔 Subscribe for more discussions: @HooverInstitution 👍 Like and share this video! 🌐 Follow us on social media: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HooverInstStanford • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hoover-institution-at-stanford-university • Instagram: https://instagram.com/hooverinstitution • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hooverinstitution • X: https://www.twitter.com/HooverInst