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Brother Orange

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In 2014, BuzzFeed writer Matt Stopera's phone was stolen from a bar in NYC. A year later, photos of storefronts and a man next to an orange tree mysteriously appeared in his iPhoto stream. Matt wrote an article about it, and overnight, it went viral in China, where internet users identified the man as "Brother Orange." Invited to China, Matt became an instant celebrity, and as media followed their every move, he and Brother Orange formed a deep friendship that transcended cultural and language barriers. When Brother Orange visited Matt in the US, Matt felt compelled to reveal his full self by coming out to his new friend. Years later, after enduring the pandemic apart, Brother Orange recorded a hopeful video message, expressing his wish to reunite with Matt.

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Tom L 01/23/2025 Brilliant and timely documentary. People just want to get along. See more Read all reviews
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Abe Forman-Greenwald

Director

Matt Stopera

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Li Hongjun

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Sam Linder

Producer

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Synopsis In 2014, BuzzFeed writer Matt Stopera's phone was stolen from a bar in NYC. A year later, photos of storefronts and a man next to an orange tree mysteriously appeared in his iPhoto stream. Matt wrote an article about it, and overnight, it went viral in China, where internet users identified the man as "Brother Orange." Invited to China, Matt became an instant celebrity, and as media followed their every move, he and Brother Orange formed a deep friendship that transcended cultural and language barriers. When Brother Orange visited Matt in the US, Matt felt compelled to reveal his full self by coming out to his new friend. Years later, after enduring the pandemic apart, Brother Orange recorded a hopeful video message, expressing his wish to reunite with Matt.
Director
Abe Forman-Greenwald
Producer
Sam Linder
Distributor
Gravitas Ventures
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 21, 2025
Runtime
1h 21m