Seoul Train
Originally released in 2004. Seoul Train is a documentary film. directed by Jim Butterworth. At just 54 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Seoul Train is a 2005 documentary that deals with the dangerous journeys of North Korean defectors fleeing through or to China. These journeys are both dangerous and daring, since if caught, they face forced repatriation, torture and possible execution. Seoul Train has been broadcast on television around the world, including on the Emmy Award-winning PBS series Independent Lens. In January 2007, "Seoul Train" was awarded the Alfred I. duPont – Columbia University Silver Baton for excellence in broadcast journalism. In April 2007, "Seoul Train" was named runner-up in the National Journalism Awards. The film was produced, directed and filmed by Jim Butterworth, a technology entrepreneur in Colorado in the U.S., and Lisa Sleeth of Incite Productions. It was co-directed and edited by Aaron Lubarsky, an Emmy award-winning documentary filmmaker in New York.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 12, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
0h 54m
54 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seoul Train about?
Seoul Train is a 2005 documentary that deals with the dangerous journeys of North Korean defectors fleeing through or to China. These journeys are both dangerous and daring, since if caught, they f...
Who directed Seoul Train?
Seoul Train was directed by Jim Butterworth.
How long is Seoul Train?
Seoul Train has a runtime of 0 hours and 54 minutes (54 minutes total).
When was Seoul Train released?
Seoul Train was released on November 12, 2004 in theaters.