About Chen Si
Born 1968. Chen Si is a Chinese merchant.
Chen Si (; born 1968) is a Chinese man who has stopped at least 469 people from committing suicide off the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge in Nanjing, China.
Early life Chen Si was born in Suqian in the province of Jiangsu. After dealing with poverty as a child, he dropped out of high school and left for Nanjing. After opening an independent fruit stand in the 1990s, he saw his fortunes improve.
Interventions He first intervened in someone's suicide attempt in 2000, and saved the woman's life. Since 19 December 2003, Chen Si has spent every weekend on the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge, a notorious spot from which to commit suicide.
Feature documentary Filmmakers Jordan Horowitz and Frank Ferendo released a documentary film about Chen in 2015 called Angel of Nanjing. The documentary won over 13 awards at prestigious festivals, including seven for Best Documentary.
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Who is Chen Si?
Chinese good samaritan
When was Chen Si born?
Chen Si was born in 1968 in Suqian.
What is Chen Si's occupation?
Chen Si is a merchant.
What nationality is Chen Si?
Chen Si is Chinese.
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