| Description |
3 DVD's (approximately 360 min.) : sound, color, with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital |
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optical |
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NTSC |
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video file |
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DVD video |
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region 1 |
| System Details |
DVD, NTSC, region 1, 1.33:1, original broadcast aspect ratio. |
| Note |
Set title from disc labels & menu screens. |
| Performer |
Will Lyman, narrator. |
| Credits |
Camera, Richard Gordon ... [et al.] ; editor, Howard Sharp, John J. Martin (pt.3) ; music, Tan Dun, Jason Kao Hwang (pt.3). |
| Note |
Release date: Jul. 10, 2007. |
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Originally broadcast as three television programs, from 1989-1997. |
| Audience |
Rating: Not rated. |
| Summary |
A powerful look at China's most tumultuous century. Features unprecedented access to archival footage, photographs, historic records, and actual Chinese citizens who lived through the century. |
| Note |
Special features: production credits; weblinks. |
| Contents |
disc 1. China in revolution (1911-1936). Battle for survival ; Fighting for the future / Ambrica Productions ; written & directed by Sue Williams, co-director Kathryn Dietz ; produced by Sue Williams & Kathryn Dietz (1989 ; 112 min.) -- disc 2. Mao years (1949-1976). Catch the stars and moon ; It is right to rebel / Ambrica Productions in association with WGBH Boston and Channel 4 Television UK ; written, produced & directed by Sue Williams ; associate producer, Kathryn Dietz (1994; 114 min.) -- disc 3. Born under the red flag (1976-1997). Surviving Mao ; New generation / Ambrica Productions in association with WGBH Boston and Channel 4 Television UK ; written, produced & directed by Sue Williams ; co-producer, Kathryn Pierce Dietz (1997; 111 min.). |
| Language |
In English and Chinese with spoken English translation; Chinese subtitles. |
| Subject |
China -- History -- Republic, 1912-1949.
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China -- History -- 1949-1976.
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China. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
1949-1976 |
| Subject |
China -- History -- 1976-2002.
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| Chronological Term |
1976-2002 |
| Subject |
China -- Politics and government -- 1912-1949.
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Politics and government. |
| Chronological Term |
1912-1949 |
| Subject |
China -- Politics and government -- 1949-1976.
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China -- Politics and government -- 1976-2002.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary television programs.
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Documentary television programs.
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Historical television programs.
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Historical television programs.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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| Added Author |
Lyman, Will, 1948-
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Williams, Sue, 1954 May 12- producer, director.
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Dietz, Kathryn, producer, director.
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Vecchione, Judith, producer.
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Ambrica Productions.
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WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
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Channel Four (Great Britain)
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Zeitgeist Films.
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| Added Title |
China in revolution, Battle for survival, 1911-1936.
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Mao years, catch the stars and moon, 1949-1976.
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Born under the red flag, surviving Mao.
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| Standard No. |
795975109130 |
| Music No. |
Z1091 Zeitgeist Films |
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