Behind The Scenes Of Walk The Line: Into Narcos Territory To Film Chinese Migrants

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  • čas přidán 20. 06. 2024
  • For seven weeks, CNA correspondent Wei Du and her team traced the perilous journey that some Chinese nationals take to illegally enter the United States from South America. This is how they took on the dangerous cross-border expedition, from preparing to take on the deadly Darien Gap jungle crossing, to facing human smugglers. Watch the full behind the scenes episode on May 25, 9pm SGT/HKT.
    00:00 How the idea for 'Walk The Line' came about
    01:06 Jungle and kidnapping survival training
    02:09 First time seeing the US south border wall
    03:20 Challenge of winning migrants’ trust
    04:06 The friendliest migrant family we met
    05:34 Paramilitary denies crew access
    07:01 What the migrants taught us
    WATCH MORE Walk The Line:
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    • From China To US: The ...
    Cross The Wall Or Die Trying: Chinese Migrants Inch Towards American Dream | Part 2 - Walk The Line
    • Get To US Border Or Di...
    Can These Chinese Asylum Seekers Reach Their 'American Dream'? | Part 3/3 - Walk The Line
    • Can These Chinese Asyl...
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    About the show: Tens of thousands of Chinese citizens join the migrant trail to America. What has driven them to such desperation? And is the American Dream all it’s made out to be?
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Komentáře • 231

  • @zheshipeng
    @zheshipeng Před 28 dny +416

    This documentary series should receive an award

  • @seanchen9265
    @seanchen9265 Před 28 dny +309

    Please do a "life after at US" , we want to know what happen to them & an update. This documentary team deserve an award, it is not an easy task

    • @tokaitrading8335
      @tokaitrading8335 Před 28 dny

      Those run away from China have cases left behind

    • @XYZ-nz5gm
      @XYZ-nz5gm Před 28 dny +17

      They wash dishes in Chinatown

    • @leoleo2100
      @leoleo2100 Před 28 dny +2

      贊同,希望過半年再拍一個續集。

    • @yUrNeRo98
      @yUrNeRo98 Před 28 dny +7

      2years later, Mother: son you doctor yet?

    • @lemongreensg
      @lemongreensg Před 28 dny +10

      Similar to CNA documentary about HKer's life after moving to UK after 2019 crisis. I think they will do it.

  • @paecpc
    @paecpc Před 28 dny +44

    Salute to all the crew members doing this documentary, my family and I were awe by their commitment towards producing this documentary.

  • @vidx9
    @vidx9 Před 28 dny +44

    Respect to the crew for making this documentary possible

  • @jLiu-uy7fn
    @jLiu-uy7fn Před 28 dny +33

    I've watched many videos about “Walk the Line”, but this video series is the most complete documentary report. It reflects the true stories of a specific group of Line walkers and their psychological changes throughout the way. Well done, Wei Du’s team. Salut to your hard work and braveness.👏

  • @sadistmy
    @sadistmy Před 15 dny +2

    Mad respect to Wei Du and her team for this incredible piece of live-journalism. Thank you guys!

  • @pktown1234
    @pktown1234 Před 28 dny +20

    The one of the best documentary about life of migration in the modern day .

  • @MUSICASINFRONTERAS
    @MUSICASINFRONTERAS Před 24 dny +2

    Thanks for journy of humanity, we are not so different from one another after all. Made me cry.

  • @christopherlaw9184
    @christopherlaw9184 Před 28 dny +12

    An exceptionally great documentary. Thank you to CNA and the team. As Feng Hong said, it makes the problems we face in our everyday life feel so insignificant. 🙏🏼

  • @jgic
    @jgic Před 28 dny +38

    Just plain great storytelling .... raw yet suttle and pockets of emotional moments while still keeping it tightly and compactly intense throughout...really fantastic job Wei Du , her team & CNA for doing this on the other side of the world ..😘🥰💪👏👏👏💪💪💪...my utmost RESPECT to these families...!

  • @breakingrhythm
    @breakingrhythm Před 28 dny +18

    Exceptional story with an exceptional crew and families 💪🏻 What a privilege to watch such content, thank you for doing what you do!

  • @deniseli8315
    @deniseli8315 Před 28 dny +26

    I hoping Wei Du and team get the award from this documentary. Oh man, I love her. I have been watching her reporting intensive news all these years, outstanding woman. ❤

  • @indrariawan
    @indrariawan Před 28 dny +6

    If this documentary not receive any award, let us crown you the award.
    Awesome story guys

  • @matlim
    @matlim Před 28 dny +15

    Amazing. Probably one of the toughest CNA documentaries to date.

  • @jc_production
    @jc_production Před 28 dny +43

    I posted comment in the 3 parts series and I'll repeat it here again - this documentary is incredible. Must watch! Pay me 100k I still don't dare to join such project. CNA and team Du Wei definitely deserves an award. 👍👍👍

  • @enelrahcreivaj
    @enelrahcreivaj Před 28 dny +5

    Never been this hooked on a documentary! Fantastic work CNA, Wei Du and crew! My goodness!

  • @borntorepent
    @borntorepent Před 28 dny +6

    Salute to the whole team who made this documentary possible for us. No words can express or describe our appreciation.

  • @davehue9517
    @davehue9517 Před 6 dny +1

    Really well done honest, straight forward reporting... you all deserve a media award 👍

  • @peachpie2000
    @peachpie2000 Před 28 dny +12

    Excellent documentary series. Haven't watched one lately which made me binge watch all parts within half a day. Pls make more of such truly insightful documentary.

  • @ongkinsan3393
    @ongkinsan3393 Před 28 dny +11

    I agree with the producer about how insignificant our problems are compared to what these migrants went through.
    It reminded me that what I have in my life is not only because of the hard work nor my knowledge. But it’s truly the opportunities I have in my life. These migrants are definitely more hardworking and smarter than me, but unfortunately their circumstances do not allow them the lifestyle they deserve
    An extremely humbling documentary. Thank you so much 🙏🙏

    • @shinbi6009
      @shinbi6009 Před 28 dny

      They could have achieved all those things in China but it makes you question are they really being honest about their innocent portrayals? I think the whole world outside of America make think its heaven here and blame their current misfortunes due to not being born in America. Ultimately you don’t need to be in America to make it in life. These people in my view are not humble or innocent. Far from it. They are takers and my hunch is most of them will not do well in America. They will realize soon enough its not like a hollywood movie.

  • @jiarui1312
    @jiarui1312 Před 28 dny +12

    This is probably one of the toughest project that CNA has ever done and worked on it… it legit gave awesome insight to viewers like us… kudos to the team that risk so much to bring us this documentary and man this documentary deserves an award!!! One of the best documentary CNA has ever done!!!!

  • @thekilolover
    @thekilolover Před 6 dny

    I admire the courage and wisdom the entire crew had when making this documentary. Thank you for going so deep into this subject and capturing such valuable material. ❤

  • @sugaredroses
    @sugaredroses Před 25 dny +2

    One of the best, most captivating documentary I’ve watched! Watched it all in one go! Big thanks to the team for the superb work!

  • @SzeChan-oj6nn
    @SzeChan-oj6nn Před 28 dny +5

    Thank you, for capturing humanity and resilience ❤

  • @yaohan91
    @yaohan91 Před 28 dny +5

    CNA journalists yall got balls. Respect that.

  • @juznikon
    @juznikon Před 27 dny +2

    Best must watch documentary that I have seen in recent years. Watch it if you haven’t!

  • @fungserene1814
    @fungserene1814 Před 28 dny +4

    Kudos to your bravery Wei Du, indeed you guys are the people who chose to run towards the fire! Thanks for your incredible work that we could get to watch such insightful documentary!

  • @stardustpassion1
    @stardustpassion1 Před 28 dny +11

    I really enjoyed the series. To me it's a one part series since I binge watched all 3 parts in one go

  • @pinatapinata7642
    @pinatapinata7642 Před 28 dny +8

    Thank you for all your hard work guys!👏👏👏

  • @KopiOkaya
    @KopiOkaya Před 23 dny +1

    The best CNA documentary to date. Excellent production. Breathtaking storytelling. Remarkable video journalism. My highest praise to Dui Wei and her team.

  • @ladyofhalos
    @ladyofhalos Před 18 dny +1

    Outstanding and terrific work.

  • @joycesays
    @joycesays Před 15 dny +1

    This was top notch journalism and really gave such an interesting view into these migrants' journey. I'd love to see how they are doing now in the US

  • @jxc168
    @jxc168 Před 27 dny +1

    Thank you Du Wei and the team at cna for this excellent documentary. Du Wei is such an amazing storyteller. Keep up the good work. Im wondering if Carlos really met with the military or is he smoking the team 😂

  • @jong28
    @jong28 Před 26 dny +1

    Thank you for risking yourselves in producing this documentary. Indeed, it does make our everyday problems look so insignificant.

  • @chintakalpanaharitha1001
    @chintakalpanaharitha1001 Před 28 dny +17

    It was a very insightful documentary ... the grass is always green on the other side. Great effort

    • @tokaitrading8335
      @tokaitrading8335 Před 28 dny

      They are criminals run away from prosecution in
      China, using churches to camouflage their illegal activities then run away otherwise why they hide from camera ? 😅

  • @htkoh4176
    @htkoh4176 Před 28 dny +2

    This series is worthy of an Award series.... very well filmed

  • @chuantzerchew333
    @chuantzerchew333 Před 18 dny +1

    The best CNA documentry

  • @wrxsti22b
    @wrxsti22b Před 28 dny +2

    It's really brave... I chanced upon part 1 and I went on to watch 2 and 3 together. I cried over some parts while watching... really I did.

  • @Magicalwhimsicalme
    @Magicalwhimsicalme Před 28 dny +2

    Kudos to the CNA team and crew! You guys are so brave!
    It’s an amazing documentary! ❤

  • @dracus6877
    @dracus6877 Před 28 dny +2

    Binge watched all parts of thus documentary. Very well put out. And props to the crew who had the balls to film in dangerous parts of south america. Crazy how the chinese migrants faced hard challenges and obstacles from there starting point in Ecuador to America. And once they've reached America. A new challenges faces them once again.

  • @dominicmichael9233
    @dominicmichael9233 Před 23 dny +1

    Mind blowing episode… hats off to the crew….I was surprised Chinese and other people taking their life at risk for the sake of American dreams… life is important guys god’s gift don’t mess up …

  • @jasonchen183
    @jasonchen183 Před 28 dny +3

    well done and thank you,CNA❤

  • @mandymartin5166
    @mandymartin5166 Před 27 dny +1

    The best documentary’s I have seen in years well done all of you god bless you all xx💕💕💕💕💕

  • @crosbyong
    @crosbyong Před 28 dny +2

    Watched all 3 parts of the documentary. Very insightful, sad and shocking. Bravo to Wei Du & team for the report.

    • @wrxsti22b
      @wrxsti22b Před 28 dny

      I think I cried a bit on all 3 parts, over the family.

  • @Abaidavid
    @Abaidavid Před 27 dny +1

    This was one of the best documentary I have ever saw

  • @shannenchin9825
    @shannenchin9825 Před 27 dny +1

    Thank you for making this video and sharing what's really happening in the real world and show us how bless and fortunate we are as chinese born in a different part of the world. Thank you, thank you for the risk you took to make this video. God bless!

  • @babonylols
    @babonylols Před 28 dny +3

    An extraordinary docuseries that is very enlightening in this age of globalisation. kept me at the edge of my toes throughout all 3 parts. i do hope that there would be a follow up or continuation of the migrant lives and how they adapt into their American dream life or if it is what they always thought to be. Big kudos to the team that created this series!!

  • @lalaley4562
    @lalaley4562 Před 28 dny +1

    This may be the most exciting documentary CNA has done in a whole...

  • @bernardlee5732
    @bernardlee5732 Před 27 dny +1

    Thank you so much for your hard work!

  • @Weehawk
    @Weehawk Před 25 dny +1

    This was really good.

  • @sitechca70
    @sitechca70 Před 24 dny +2

    Great work by the CNA team. Sad that the Chinese migrants did not realize they were the gold mine themselves, not US.

  • @kristofferyu3279
    @kristofferyu3279 Před 22 dny +1

    CNA always the best❤❤❤

  • @hongsoowee9068
    @hongsoowee9068 Před 28 dny +1

    Best documentary 2024.. well done.

  • @darin3212
    @darin3212 Před 28 dny +5

    Amazing documentary

  • @CheecheeKeong-gr8no
    @CheecheeKeong-gr8no Před 28 dny +5

    CNA going Vice, that's Awesome 🎉

  • @poppyk5779
    @poppyk5779 Před 28 dny +1

    Great stuff! You guys rock!!! 🎉

  • @jasonseow28
    @jasonseow28 Před 28 dny +1

    Amazing work, kudos!

  • @helmyabdullah1962
    @helmyabdullah1962 Před 26 dny +1

    Wei Du and her team are awesome! They should each receive Pulitzer awards!
    The Chinese migrants especially Mom, Dad and Sister team, I would like to meet them!

  • @Mummy-vp5wj
    @Mummy-vp5wj Před 25 dny

    Crews all are stunning, great! Weidu 双语超棒。震撼!

  • @joenevin3746
    @joenevin3746 Před 28 dny +1

    Really enjoyed this series

  • @samnangsok9228
    @samnangsok9228 Před 28 dny +2

    best documentary ever,

  • @trensa7
    @trensa7 Před 28 dny

    Kudos CNA! This is another level

  • @hc768
    @hc768 Před 28 dny +1

    epic journey and story

  • @troymercado4240
    @troymercado4240 Před 27 dny +1

    amazing documentary 👍👍👍

  • @kcchiew4247
    @kcchiew4247 Před 28 dny +1

    Good documentary series. 👍

  • @martharoman3138
    @martharoman3138 Před 28 dny +4

    Simply amazing story telling! Courageous journalist and crew. My respects. The best of luck to the many families taking on this challenging journey.

  • @scscscsa2121
    @scscscsa2121 Před 27 dny +1

    The documentary was so good

  • @drjennyli
    @drjennyli Před 28 dny

    A great story nicely told . Plz support the team and watch the documentary

  • @easypitsy
    @easypitsy Před 28 dny +2

    You guys are wild and crazy, running towards the fire 🔥

  • @williamhartz8707
    @williamhartz8707 Před 28 dny +12

    Though this three patt documentary is about illegal migrants’ journey entering the US border, the coverage gets you to personally know 3-4 Chinese families/ couples. It creates the viewers to have empathy for them ( though I do not approve illegals entering my country). It also made me think back of my ancestors who left their homeland in Europe hoping for a better life in America.
    An amazing documentary with excellent filming.

  • @The795pine
    @The795pine Před 27 dny +1

    I loved this docu-series. I also found the Chengdu family endearing but worried for them.

  • @timothycheung1798
    @timothycheung1798 Před 28 dny +3

    great work, great risk too!

  • @JAM661
    @JAM661 Před 28 dny +1

    This is a wonderfull documentry. They should see if PBS or some other national TV station would sponsor it and put it out there nationally. I would love to get a follow up on how these families are doing. .

  • @sarahfan5062
    @sarahfan5062 Před 28 dny +1

    It's finally here!!! The team deserves an award!!!

  • @peidanzhok
    @peidanzhok Před 26 dny

    Such amazing human beings!

  • @scottjones6403
    @scottjones6403 Před 28 dny

    Respect for the second times🎉

  • @jiasheng8849
    @jiasheng8849 Před 26 dny +1

    what a documentary series CNA!!! Props to all of you!!

  • @tohwk3920
    @tohwk3920 Před 28 dny

    Yes, a strong story. Good job well done guys. Any update on mom,dad & Lucy? Or others...

  • @nadinetalavera
    @nadinetalavera Před 28 dny +2

    To Mom, Dad and Lucy - may they always be safe and eventually succeed in the US! Amazing and resilient family right there.

  • @peacepanmaurice
    @peacepanmaurice Před 28 dny

    This is extraordinarily superb..pls make some documentary about Myanmar uprising war too in which doctors in clouding cardiologists teachers students fight back against junta

  • @stickymoney
    @stickymoney Před 28 dny +1

    Looking forward to this one!

    • @anneeli3089
      @anneeli3089 Před 28 dny +1

      They have been uploaded already! I binge-watched all 3 parts - great documentary, great story-telling! Looking forward to more quality productions! Well done, Ms Du Wei and her team members!

    • @stickymoney
      @stickymoney Před 28 dny

      @@anneeli3089 Oh yes you are right, i just saw it! Gonna head over nao!

  • @ceciLOVEtaco
    @ceciLOVEtaco Před 28 dny +2

    As a person who has been working in US-Mexico border and experienced the grave differences between developed-undeveloped countries , I can only say I understand why they do that .
    Once they succeed , their children may have a totally changed life unlike in their own countries . I guess this is the main reason which drives so many ppl to take the huge risks.

    • @davidtay9347
      @davidtay9347 Před 17 dny

      Definitely.Kudos to those parents who whatever it takes to go so far for the sake of their future generations

  • @ILUVBAKKUA
    @ILUVBAKKUA Před 27 dny

    bakkua is really like gold.

  • @christineseah3817
    @christineseah3817 Před 27 dny +1

    I dont usually get moved easily but i want to cry when i watched the documentary all episodes until they reached USA. Great coverage and now whenever i feel that my life is sad i will think of these people who risked thier lives for thier kids to have a better life or for themselves to live freely. I pray to God they all get asylum and live happy lives in America and if God willing i get to meet one or some of them and i will hug them for thier bravery; they all almost died. Omg what a story. Thank you WeiDu for the excellent coverage. I salute you. You are brave too.

  • @kennySg101
    @kennySg101 Před 27 dny +1

    US immigration law may sound odd, however it does provide hope for genuine people who need help. But it can also invite criminals and undesirable visitors. For Singapore, we stress a lot about law and order. Such laws are unthinkable. Great documentary! U guys took the risk to bring us the story.

  • @tanweekok1
    @tanweekok1 Před 26 dny +1

    👏👏👏👍👍👍👏👏👏

  • @susanrice5597
    @susanrice5597 Před 28 dny +2

    You should of asked them who the hell are you to invade a country unlawful.

  • @robertopena6214
    @robertopena6214 Před 27 dny +1

    "Walk the Line" is the series before they go to America.I would suggest the Title after they Pass the Border "Life under Borderline".

  • @betsibest
    @betsibest Před 25 dny

    Will you shoot another documentary about what happened to them after they arrived at the USA.

  • @biglance
    @biglance Před 28 dny +2

    Great job!!! Dangerous stuff!!! I hope those Chinese are doing ok! Peace from Fuzhou, China.

  • @GodSEndOMG
    @GodSEndOMG Před 28 dny +1

    This funny Ball and bankrupt was there first before any journalist..

  • @denayoo
    @denayoo Před 28 dny

    I wonder if the journalists were inspired by the Bald And Bankrupt youtube channel that did a similar series last year where he crossed the Darien Gap on foot.

  • @martinjohnson4796
    @martinjohnson4796 Před 28 dny +5

    Biden's weakness led to this

  • @catinbootsnow4267
    @catinbootsnow4267 Před 27 dny

    One of the line walkers got his nickname "Mr. Donut" after he made a video praising the flavor of the snacks some strangers gave to him after he arrived in the US.

  • @yasirujayaweera
    @yasirujayaweera Před 27 dny

    Timmy Katar 's. And Bald and bankrupt 's channles have the best documentries about Darien gap journey they were relly risking their lives

  • @priscilliachua1085
    @priscilliachua1085 Před 27 dny

    Did the Chinese families make it to America?

  • @DecoChow
    @DecoChow Před 26 dny

    I’m one of those undocumented immigrants from China. also cross through the Darin Gap last year.if you want to know what’s happening for me and the days after enter Great USA
    I am glad to share it 😊

    • @Manto305
      @Manto305 Před 21 dnem

      路上真的有死人吗

    • @davidtay9347
      @davidtay9347 Před 17 dny

      ​@@Manto305肯定的。淹死,打抢被杀的都有。当地警察看到大陆来的,都看作是提款机

    • @davidtay9347
      @davidtay9347 Před 17 dny

      How long it takes to get urself a job after released from the detention center?

    • @DecoChow
      @DecoChow Před 17 dny

      @@davidtay9347 3 months more .before get work permit (EAD card ) the payment is under the table

  • @lumosyang
    @lumosyang Před 27 dny

    So what happened to the Chongqing couple with a toddler? Were they found and saved?

    • @tonfie
      @tonfie Před 27 dny

      The couple with the toddler were filmed in NYC toward the end of part 3.

    • @lumosyang
      @lumosyang Před 27 dny

      @@tonfieI must have missed it, but thank you!

  • @user-oi3pg9ls8y
    @user-oi3pg9ls8y Před 28 dny +5

    我建议CNA这几期关于中国走线视频能有中文字幕,方便我们大陆翻墙出来看到中国人民观看,谢谢!

  • @tlalocmixtli3363
    @tlalocmixtli3363 Před 28 dny +1

    They so SMART.!!
    They already managed to blame Mexico for all their woes.