Gate of Heavenly Peace, The*
- 1996 ----- color ----- 189 min ----- vhs
- During the spring of 1989, nightly news accounts filmed in Tiananmen Square enthralled viewers worldwide as they watched the largest popular demonstration in modern Chinese history unfold. This is the riveting and explosive documentary that revisits these events and explores the complex political process that led to the protests and eventual Beijing massacre on June 4th. The events are shown and retold by the student protesters, ex-government officials, and workers. The ever increasing pain and disbelief grows until the outcome seems pre-ordained. Here is the portion of China's history that cannot be erased (In Chinese with English subtitles) (Restricted to use on University of Washington campuses only)
- Topics: (Asian Languages and Literature, China, Far Eastern Studies, History: Asian, Political Science: Asian, Television)
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