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

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Geography

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Date of Publication

[2005], c2003

Database

Films on Demand

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