Story perspectives

Documentary Highlights Resilience of North Korean Defectors

3/9/2026

Summary

Story summary

The documentary "School for Defectors," directed by Jeremy Workman, a documentary filmmaker, premiered at the True/False festival in Columbia, Missouri.
The film follows North Korean defectors attending the Jangdaehyun School in Busan who face societal stigma.
Their camaraderie and mutual support help them envision their futures.
The documentary highlights the resilience and the unique educational environment created by empathetic teachers.
The project resonated with audiences at the True/False festival.

1 of 1

Story summary

The documentary "School for Defectors," directed by Jeremy Workman, a documentary filmmaker, premiered at the True/False festival in Columbia, Missouri.
The film follows North Korean defectors attending the Jangdaehyun School in Busan who face societal stigma.
Their camaraderie and mutual support help them envision their futures.
The documentary highlights the resilience and the unique educational environment created by empathetic teachers.
The project resonated with audiences at the True/False festival.