Brother Orange (2025)

Plot

"Brother Orange" tells the remarkable journey of Matt Stopera, a founding editor at BuzzFeed, whose life changes dramatically when his stolen phone vanishes in a New York City bar. A year later, this lost phone inspires a feel-good BuzzFeed article that goes viral, celebrating a heartfelt friendship that bridges language and cultural divides. With over 100 million views and 70 million shares on Weibo, the story captures global attention through platforms like NPR, Rachel Maddow, and Ellen, catapulting Matt into the limelight. As their decade-long friendship anniversary approaches, this extraordinary tale highlights the deep connections that can form between two everyday individuals—one American and one Chinese—amidst political differences.