The Play's the thing China's cultural revolution /
The Cultural Revolution, which started in 1966, had less to do with culture than with a violent attempt to control the minds of the Chinese people. Yet it was a play, which slyly criticized Chairman Mao, that raised the curtain on this horrendous period in China's history, acting as a catalyst...
| Other Authors: | Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase., S4C (Firm) |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2007], c1999.
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| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (26 min.) : sd., col., digital file. |
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Red chapters.
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| Summary: |
The Cultural Revolution, which started in 1966, had less to do with culture than with a violent attempt to control the minds of the Chinese people. Yet it was a play, which slyly criticized Chairman Mao, that raised the curtain on this horrendous period in China's history, acting as a catalyst for the brutal reforms. Beginning with an excerpt from The Dismissal of Hai Rui, this program presents the details of the movement that led to the deaths of half a million people before finally consuming itself. Jack Gray, author of Rebellions and Revolutions, and Zhang Yongning, son of a Party official, offer their insights into the Communist politics of the day. |
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Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on Nov. 28, 2007. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Mao's Cultural Revolution (2:44) -- China's Famine (2:49) -- Writers Diminish Mao's Power (3:14) -- Mao's Little Red Book (3:42) -- Mao Deflects Opposition (3:24) -- Mao Appeals to a New Generation (3:15) -- Mao Creates Chaos (3:06) -- Violence Consumes Revolution (1:38) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. The Cultural Revolution, which started in 1966, had less to do with culture than with a violent attempt to control the minds of the Chinese people. Yet it was a play, which slyly criticized Chairman Mao, that raised the curtain on this horrendous period in China's history, acting as a catalyst for the brutal reforms. Beginning with an excerpt from The Dismissal of Hai Rui, this program presents the details of the movement that led to the deaths of half a million people before finally consuming itself. Jack Gray, author of Rebellions and Revolutions, and Zhang Yongning, son of a Party official, offer their insights into the Communist politics of the day. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (26 min.) : sd., col., digital file. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |