
After the election excitement subsides, the film “Night Is Not Eternal” becomes more relevant. In this documentary by Nanfu Wang, she examines issues surrounding authoritarian regimes and fascism, looking at how they can take root within a country. This topic may resonate deeply with Americans grappling with difficult aspects of their political system. Wang compares China, her homeland, the United States where she resides now, and Cuba, home to her friend and democracy activist Rosa Maria Payá, to underscore the notion that the people’s power is essential for cultivating a liberatory mindset and is the only way to resist oppressive rule.