(Part 1)A TikTok Unearths the Scars of Crimes Against Humanity

American social media creator Pawn Man found himself embroiled in controversy after sharing photos he thought portrayed the Rape of Nanjing

Even Kail met with representatives from of the Chinese government to donate the photo album on Nov. 17, 2022. Photo: Courtesy of Even Kail

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In 2019, six months before the pandemic struck, I was in the midst of a midlife crisis. On the brink of turning 30, I finally realized that unattainable dreams had consumed my entire adult life in the entertainment industry. For a decade, I had poured all my energy into writing screenplays, books, music videos, and commercials even attempting to make feature films, and a decade of relentless effort had amounted to nothing more than a bonfire of time and money. Despite the stark realization that change was necessary, I refused to acknowledge the harsh truth. I kept telling myself that things would work out if I persisted a little longer. I took on service jobs to make ends meet, from driving for Uber to working in retail and restaurants.