No rest for the weary. Cultural revolution and its origins
Description
From World War II until Mao's death in 1976, the Chinese faced recurring hardships, the Cultural Revolution perhaps the most damaging to their traditional society. This program carefully traces the origins and implementation of Mao's agenda of social upheaval, bringing together documentary footage and firsthand accounts from those who experienced it. Among those interviewed is Song Yongyi, a history professor at Dickinson College who left China in order to write an account of the movement.
Runtime
53 min
Series
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2005], c2003
Database
Films on Demand