Behind The Scenes Of 'Walk The Line': The Team Who Filmed Chinese Asylum Seekers' Journey To US

[@Carriechong55]

Big respect for you guys man! Wei Du, Jonathan, Shanmuga, Muhammad, Adnan and the rest of the crew! You guys were risking your lives in doing this documentary. ‘Walk The Line’ deserves an award and so are everyone that’s involved in this program. Thank God all profiles reached the US safe and sound! 🙌🏻

[@aquilifergroup]

Lol. These kind of documentaries about this topic have been done by the hundreds already by western and other media. Some of the reporters actually joined the migrants on the road walking. Wei Du and her people didn’t do much and didn’t do anything dangerous. Average documentary by people who live in a bubble and don’t know much about the outer world. They’re late to the party. It’s been done already and done much better

[@baozai1994]

我的视频在频道里面😂但是官方承诺帮忙宣传频道结果没有😂

[@doccan3848]

risking? they didnt even go thru the risky routes 😂 this was entertaining but i will reserve my respect to someone who will go thru the whole ordeal

[@seangaun]

Paid by CIA from S1.6 billion funds anti China news. CNA behave yourself and your jourmlists

[@dracus6877]

Journalism award of the year for this CNA crew please!!!

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

CNN did this route 2 years ago, ABC Australia did this route hikik the Daren Gap 5 years ago. I met 4 Venezuelans last month, 1 of them spoke a little English, he told me he paid $1,500 to the coyotes.. These are economics migrants, not asslym seekers

[@seangaun]

Bullshitt news paid by 🇺🇸 from 1.6 billion funds anti China

[@natashashahril1893]

now THIS is what we call, journalism. big ups to the entire production team. amazing. 👏🏼🎉

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

CNN did this route 2 years ago, ABC Australia did this route hikik the Daren Gap 5 years ago. I met 4 Venezuelans last month, 1 of them spoke a little English, he told me he paid $1,500 to the coyotes..

[@Tulips33338]

Of all documentaries on migration to US this one was so raw and emotional..😢 i will never forget the guy whom you interviewed in part 2 and was migrating because he had lost his mom, dad and son...his silent cry was so so sad to watch 😢😢

[@阿部机]

Compare to him, the other Chineses seems to have money anytime to solves the problems.

[@亦先汪]

@@阿部机 China is definitely not the paradise as advertised, but if you compare it to Africa/Southeast Asia/South America/Mexico, then China is indeed a paradise.

[@Tulips33338]

@user-so3ll9sq4t i agree with you but some countries in Africa like my country Botswana is paradise honestly, the peace and safety we have is too much..no racism or whatsoever, the ease in access to resources is way better than other countries and we get free healthcare, education from childhood until tertiary, and so many empowerment programs available. In terms of infrastructure development, China has the best, but my country has freedom and peace and that's better than anything

[@Ben_L_world]

This documentary is so gripping! You see real people, real emotions, real suffering, real danger, real weapons, real bullets, real reactions, real tears. Your team did a really fantastic job making this documentary!

[@creativepicnl]

If this work of art doesn’t win multiple awards than something is really wrong! Binged it from beginning to end! Great work team!

[@easypitsy]

Thankfully, you guys are safe. Thank you, CNA, Wei Du, and team, for this documentary.

[@lyk13]

The revelation of the profiles 'now' is what I have wanted after watching the 3 parts. Thank you Du Wei and team!

[@h10900]

Journalism at its best, real people real stories. Thank you CNA team.

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

CNN did this route 2 years ago, ABC Australia did this route hikik the Daren Gap 5 years ago. I met 4 Venezuelans last month, 1 of them spoke a little English, he told me he paid $1,500 to the coyotes..

[@easypitsy]

I wish CNA and Wei Du's team will make another documentary about the migrants life in the USA.

[@lemontree9787]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmKuYqiLgsRor68si=g00mu9P8PIvafJX8 This has been done by Al Jazeera. For your interest.

[@84jordie]

They should do one on Malaysian immigration life in Australia. They are known for overstaying visa to work in farms illegally.

[@TharaLetzISLANDER]

@@84jordiewe have a lot of Americans that don’t want to work in the farm and farm owners have to travel south to get migrants to work for them…

[@miltonboise9905]

I just finished watching the three episodes of your documentary and I was teary-eyed sometimes. When the father cried telling the story about their boat trip, It just hit me in the gut being a father myself. I would do anything for my family too. What a journey those families had to go through to get the freedom they deserved. Well done guys for making this documentary.

[@zheshipeng]

Best documentation I have watched on KZbin. You guys deserve a wider recognition. You humanize this illegal migration walking the line in a fact telling fashion without glorifying or humiliating it, which in itself is the essence of journalism.

[@rareunseenmovies]

This team deserves an award. Takes guts to do this. Keep up the great work guys ❤

[@tokaitrading8335]

Award to Humiliate Chinese nationals who escaped debts and criminals charges back in China ???

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

CNN did this route 2 years ago, ABC Australia did this route hikik the Daren Gap 5 years ago. I met 4 Venezuelans last month, 1 of them spoke a little English, he told me he paid $1,500 to the coyotes..

[@hcyeong]

The documentary about the making of the documentary is equally compelling and informative. Great job!

[@dorisyong7835]

This is by far the best documentary film that I have seen. The team must get an award for this. Well done!

[@MrTheRealThing27]

High respect to everyone involved in this documentary. Eye opener to the whole world.

[@peiyingk2878]

This is gold! Thank you for risking your lives to produce such an amazing documentary. Kudos to the whole team!

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

CNN did this route 2 years ago, ABC Australia did this route hikik the Daren Gap 5 years ago. I met 4 Venezuelans last month, 1 of them spoke a little English, he told me he paid $1,500 to the coyotes..

[@MrNicholas89]

@@___beyondhorizon4664 But do CNN, ABC Australia talk about the behind the scenes of their reports?? You claim you met 4 Venezuelans, but where? The ICE Detention Centre? The area of Arizona?

[@damianng1237]

One of the best series in the last couple of years by CNA. Great work! Glad that all are safe and we get to appreciate life and our blessings through this amazing series. Once again, THANK YOU.

[@Elianalaure95]

amazing documentary!! Huge respect for this team.

[@philiplew3588]

This pulsating documentary deserve multiple award winning, including the Oscar. Congratulations to all the members of the amazing team.

[@monicaporterfield6055]

I love that family, they are so funny and warm, i wish them and all a very good life in US. You guys did a very good job, was very emotional and you guys was very compassionate even though you couldn’t help them was very beautiful to see how much you care.

[@jiaenteo4093]

Thank you for the risks you guys took to share the untold stories of these migrants. Indeed we are so privileged because of the efforts of our ancestors who were migrants themselves to Singapore. This BTS brought me to tears.

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

The difference now is that the lands are too crowded now in most countries

[@HockSengNg-i7n]

Watched all the 3 parts. CNA got their best documentary in Ms Wei Du. She is gorgeous, sharp minded when facing difficult situations and full of empathy. Thanks for all the good work. Stay safe and God bless.

[@shannontan92]

This behind-the-scenes look was an immensely enjoyable watch. I'm so proud of the CNA Team for documenting this journey. I would love to see more documentaries like this. Kudos!!

[@Clamlifenc]

thank you for doing an amazing job with your documentary, it takes a lot of guts and time and effort to able to get this real stuff to us❤

[@zhanmoto]

the very best Documentary of the Year...

[@bgbk910]

Amazing production team.... im sure blood, sweat and tears are shed during the entire journey.... friendships are build too.... keep it up CNA!

[@gadenp81]

This is a very wonderful show! Thanks for this lovely reporting.

[@msaw9649]

Thank you to the crew who have risk their lives on the line to put this together for us. It is an eye-opener for me. Thank you.

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

CNN Anderson Cooper did this route 2 years ago, ABC Australia did this route hikik the Daren Gap 5 years ago. I met 4 Venezuelans last month, 1 of them spoke a little English, he told me he paid $1,500 to the coyotes..

[@himanshubhatia3353]

One of the best doc...had seen over years...hats off to you guys....love from India...

[@roadkill11091974]

This is by far, one of the best work you have done! Kudos to everyone involved! 🎉

[@starnitez]

This is an amazing documentary and such an eye opener, brought a lot of new perspectives regarding the illegal migrant situation happening in the US borders. Great respect to the team and thank you for being so courageous and producing this great documentary! So glad to hear about the updates of the new profiles and glad that they are safe and sound.

[@amyschneidhorst1384]

Thank you so much for making this educational and gripping documentaey. I am one of only 1000s of Americans who have witness first hand the conditions at the border for asylumseekers as a volunteer for a human rights legal organization in Tijuana. The demand is so vast and we need more international coordination and collaboration to address the root causes rather than isolation and completely closing borders.

[@seanchen9265]

Once again, this documentary deserves an award! Keep it up, and hoping for more such documentaries from CNA.

[@robxfong00]

This is not good Singaporean or Asian journalism. Rather, it is outstanding world class journalism! This is the second CNA documentary by Wei Du and team that I have binge watched. (If one hasn't seen One Way, one should definitely make the effort.) Thank you and your team for your courage and efforts in making such a fantastic documentary about such a timely topic. You also blend the highest of journalistic integrity with kindness and compassion. Thank you for doing such a wonderful job of letting the participants tell their own stories and presenting everything in such an unbiased manner.

[@fbilbaospain]

Kudos to the team. It was a really insightful, touching and eye-opening documentary. Big respect to all the profiles and the crew. I hope a lot of people would see this great work.

[@perlabakery24]

I watched this film with a heavy heart, recognizing the humanity and kindness of the individuals portrayed. Their stories of struggle and survival resonate deeply, and it's impossible not to sympathize with their plight. I truly believe that the United States has always been, and should continue to be, a beacon of hope for those seeking a better life. However, it's also difficult to ignore the reality that millions of people are waiting in line, sometimes for years, to enter this country legally. These individuals follow the established process, respecting the laws and showing patience and perseverance in their pursuit of the American dream. It feels unfair to those who are adhering to the legal pathway when others, who enter illegally, are allowed to bypass those procedures and potentially receive benefits. My concerns aren't driven by a lack of empathy but rather a belief in fairness and the rule of law. As American citizens, we have an obligation to ensure our nation's resources are used responsibly, especially considering the burden placed on taxpayers. I don’t believe it’s fair to expect ordinary citizens to bear the responsibility for decisions that have created a chaotic situation. The current state of affairs, especially under the Biden Administration, has created chaos and left our country in a total mess. It is a shameful chapter in our history. The lack of effective immigration control and enforcement has resulted in a situation that feels not only unsustainable but also unfair to those who strive to enter legally. As Americans, we should be welcoming, but it must be done in a way that respects our laws and preserves the integrity of our nation. I truly wish there was a way to help those in need without undermining the legal system that so many have faithfully respected. America should remain a land of opportunity, but it must also be a country where laws are respected, and those who follow the rules are not left behind. This isn't about turning our backs on those who are suffering; it's about finding a solution that honors the values of compassion, fairness, and the rule of law. For the sake of everyone involved, we need to address this situation thoughtfully and responsibly. Lastly, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the CNA crew for risking their lives to bring this story to light. Your hard work and dedication to uncovering the truth are truly admirable, and I have the utmost respect for your efforts.

[@AlfordLau]

One of the most heart pumping / moving documentary series I have seen. I hope you guys win Oscar.

[@stevenlee5019]

Wei Du, Jonathan, Shanmuga, Muhammad, Adnan and the rest of the crew, U GUYS ROCK!!!!!!! I was eagerly waiting on the next episode and could not wait for the 'Behind The Scenes' epsiode!!!!... Well done and glad that you are all safe and well..

[@blackt341]

After watching the 3 part series, I wondered how Wei" kept it all together" but this behind the scene has shown that like the viewers, she too couldn't help but feel compassion and love for the immigrants - it's the human side in all of us!!. Bravo to Wei and the team at CNA Insider for a award worth documentary!

[@queen84sasha]

Why are you victimising CRIMINALS. If you try to enter a country illegally you are CRIMINAL. This goes Singapore and it goes for America too. The only fault here is that America doesn't have same strict immigration rules as Singapore.

[@newtonng2163]

Amazing documentary and congratulations to the team who made it possible. All deserve a well deserved award not only for journalism but humanity and compassion.🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@e.w.6470]

Kudos to all the crew members! Really amazing work. Thanks for recording these scenes and moments that are so inspirational

[@wanidakok]

Such an amazing watch. Thank you for your dedication to authenticity…I was shocked a local crew would try to film in the Darien Gap. Thanks for the hard work…what an experience for you.

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

CNN did this route 2 years ago, ABC Australia did this route hikik the Daren Gap 5 years ago. I met 4 Venezuelans last month, 1 of them spoke a little English, he told me he paid $1,500 to the coyotes..

[@MarcS777]

I 100% concur with the comments below: this CNA team definitely deserves some kind of documentary or journalism award. The determination spirit and overcoming all the nonsense and adversity of the Chinese migrants people shown in the documentary, i pray with all my heart they will find peace, freedom and prosperity in their new lands.

[@profhong]

Thanks CNA and Wei Du's team for this excellent documentary. Huge respect!

[@huijiegoh62]

Thank you Crew! Best moment is to hear that the profiles seem to be doing okay! Having been through the "worst", may luck shine upon them moving forth ❤❤❤

[@AMoKDuke]

One of the best documentaries in recent times. Really kept one on the edge of the seat. Kudos to CNA, Wei Du’s team for give us a close view of this story/issue.

[@savifan1915]

Thank God all profiles reached the US safe and sound! Thanks to the great team!!

[@asakurayoh3909]

😂😂

[@tanishiamartin8827]

4 the times… very informative… I’ve learned so much watch this documentary… EXCELLENT JOURNALISM 🏆🏆🏆

[@KopiOkaya]

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

[@titansim2007]

Thumbs up for the production team. It is a meaningful documentary.

[@AAAAAK5]

Please Hand them the Best Documentary Of The Year 🏆

[@joselyn8444]

Thank you CNA for pushing the boundaries to film this excellent & mind blowing documentary! Thanks to CNA , we got swept into an uncertain world in the comfort of our homes.

[@joisitta]

Thank you Wei’s team ❤. I also like the mom/dad/daughter family a lot, I feel their positives, even there’s some time ‘dad’ is emotional. Will pray for them, pray for all of them indeed.

[@Leslie-tk4yc]

Incredible production by CNA and team. The best series by CNA since Maximun Security

[@WhoInvitedThatGirlAgain]

Thank you for your bravery and hard work. This series was outstanding. My parents immigrated legally decades ago, but this highlights the shared reason for coming to America-a better life for their children. Like my parent’s generation, the family featured loves America and everything it stands for. They sacrifice, work hard, instill that ethic in their child, and will never take for granted the freedom, opportunity and inclusion America affords. I wish them the best in their futures.

[@mskmouse]

Excellent documentary! Much respect to the TV crew for putting their lives on the line. Glad the Chinese migrants are settling down well. All the best to them!

[@queenasaurous]

Thank you too all who made this show possible. I’ve learnt a lot and I wish happiness and success to the families.

[@baozai1994]

我的才是实拍

[@9Kirk9]

This document was so impressive and emotional! ❤ Thank you team for the great work! And god bless those families.

[@Chocosun]

The best documentary I’ve watched. Thank you the CNA team who has bravely chose to ‘walk into the fire’ to bring us this documentary!

[@lizziewoon6610]

Thank you for making so much effort and time to do this documentary in its most organic and natural way on a humanity level presenting the dangerous aspects of the journey and raw feelings of the crew and the asylum seekers who took the risk to walk the line from their home country to America. I hope they will be able to stay on even if Mr Trump gets voted as President in this upcoming November. This documentary shows the utmost importance of having a wise leader , administration team and good laws to govern, care and protect the peace, harmony, stability, sustainability and prosperity of the citizens and the country.😊🙏

[@vapourkl5324]

The best migrant Documentary I have watched. Keep up the quality work and great journalism !

[@cathmind]

Totally blown away and great job CNA team...Can't imagine all the danger you all faced to produce a top notch documentary.

[@teresitaguevarra1415]

Walk the line was really a superb documentary. God bless all of you

[@santopapi1615]

Amazing documentary series! I watched it in one seating and it was really heart-wrenching. Watching this just made me appreciate it your output more. Kudos to the team!

[@trinatan8318]

Kudos to CNA and the production team for another EXCELLENT documentary series!

[@yuansutopia]

Huge respect to the team for risking their lives in making a great documentary series.

[@vincenty2298]

huge respect for the production team behind this masterpiece!

[@CY-sq9vs]

Kudos to CNA WEi Du team. CNA is getting much better with their documentary. Great work and thanks God everyone safely landed in US

[@lamby_jun]

Gold class ❤ production. This team stands head and shoulders above the rest. Thank you for bringing to us this awesome documentary 🙌🙌👍🏼

[@MK20.mk20]

Best documentary I've ever watched. Thanks to the team who is willing to undertake such an dangerous mission with so many uncertainties. Thanks to the profiles who really radiates kindness and love. I wish them all the best in their new life.

[@Ruth-l5m]

Such an awesome endeavour!! The team is incredibly brave and passionate! Thank you!

[@limsuelin3634]

Amazing Job Everyone! This documentary series truly deserves an award 🥺

[@beepbeep255]

Mad respect to the team behind this great feature. Glad you all (and the families) are safe.

[@julesgoh]

I truly respect and love the way this team put the goal and safety of their profiles first and foremost, keeping a distance when things were dangerous for them. Others might have put their stories first, but not the CNA team. ❤❤❤

[@d.r.o.p.b.e.a.r]

This was such an incredible watch, thank you for all that you all do and I am so happy for the families to have gotten through and are now following their American dreams. I fell in love with the open and friendly family (him shouting the chinese name from the boat was great comic relief!). I haven't watched the 3 part series yet, off to do that now.

[@juliagouw]

Definitely an award winning documentary. Kudos to Wei Du and the team. What an excellent journalism.

[@janmascarina]

Amazing work. Kudos to the team. This is some of the best work from CNA I've ever seen.

[@teng22dangerpub]

Huge respect and give thanks to CNA! All of your took part in the filming are incredibly resilience and brave!

[@Celrose]

This is one of the best documentary I've ever seen. Kudos to the crew, you guys were brave! Bravo!

[@annielivesineurope2234]

Thanks for making the great documentary!!! I’m so happy that all the profiles have finally arrived in the United States 😊❤

[@LiSaSuKz]

Good job team!! Thank you for shooting this and bringing light to this issue

[@john-mi1ud]

this is journalism. professional af. props.

[@uonlymatterificare]

Respect! This is a very strong story that needed to be told!!

[@anticlimactic165]

Im really happy all of the profiles are doing well. I finished the documentary in 1 sitting. It was really good.

[@HeidiDream]

This was so important to watch. So many emotions thoughts and questions.

[@tiffanyleung2815]

Thank you Wei and the crew for risking your lives to capture this journey. Lots of respect goes to you all! Amazing

[@keyrolmm7619]

I really like this documentary that you did guys, i'm teary eyed everytime i've seen the struggling.. surviving.. the pain... the hardships.. the difficulties for everybody to made this documentary of chinese migrants who wanted to have AMERICAN DREAM. I salute you guys. Job super well done👏👏👏 amazin' TEAM❤️❤️❤️

[@maichieko413]

Best documentary on the darian gap / migrant journey to US. After watching the CNA series, I went to watch other similar documentaries and videos by CNN, scmp and youtubers. This one by CNA is a clear winner for presenting a fuller picture of the journey beginning from Ecuador and then concluding in the US, and for being able to follow closely the story of the family from start to end.

[@valerieseow]

I completed 3 parts in a day. It’s a very good story and eye opener. Thanks for making this happen!

[@TharaLetzISLANDER]

This was awesome thank you so much for giving us the raw emotions of walking the line…i thought it was easy before seeing this

[@crosbyong]

Watched all 3 episodes plus this. Again, kudos, bravo! for a very insightful, frightening and sad documentary. And, I’m just happy nothing bad happened to the team. Good quality documentary.

[@kimioratangata3647]

Massive respect to all... thanks you

[@shamimiaj487]

Possibly the best documentary i have ever watched. This behind the scenes is the icing on the cake. Amazing job to the production team. Really made our daily problems small when seeing what they had to go through.

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

CNN did this route 2 years ago, ABC Australia did this route hikik the Daren Gap 5 years ago. I met 4 Venezuelans last month, 1 of them spoke a little English, he told me he paid $1,500 to the coyotes..

[@melwee8511]

Bravo Team! You guys are EXCEPTIONAL! I watched the series with bated breath. Worrying about the migrants but more so about the Team. Your resilience and bravery are definitely not any less than the profiles featured. Thank you for risking your precious lives to bring us these incredible series on the dangerous journey of the migrants.

[@theallybelly]

Great work 🎉. You should be so proud of this project. I must say this is the best documentary of the year, globally.

[@moritzqin3411]

Thank your team hardworking and bringing the amazing program.

[@tanhl99]

Amazing objective journalism and professionalism. Respect the team spirit and courage

[@carmenchen1253]

Really enjoyed this documentary! What really stood out in was not so much how they managed to capture the journey of the people but how Du Wei felt personally connected to them, esp the scene where she called the police on behalf of the family with the kid when they were lost.. We may all have been been curious initially as to why the Chinese would make such a journey & started watching the documentary but halfway through, we felt pulled in and just wished for all of them to make it safely to US even though they are entering illegally. The illegal immigration through the Durien Gap is not a new topic but yet this documentary has certainly given a fresh perspective to it due to the profiles.

[@lindavid9127]

Thank you CNA ! The great documentary EVER !! Kudos & well done