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BT3115 China From the Inside $34.95
PBS 3 Disk Set, 2007, 240 min. ISBN:9780793693115
Part 1, "Power and the People," focuses on the Communist Party's rule of China. Part 2, "Women of the Country," focuses on the difficulties faced by Chinese women, especially in rural areas. Part 3, "Shifting Nature," focuses on pollution brought on by rapid industrialization, and the resettling of entire towns due to massive water diversion projects. The last part focuses on "Freedom and Justice," where it examines the limits of freedom in religion and in the press.
BT8335 China: A Century of Revolution $34.95
Boxed 3 DVD Set, 2002, 360 min. ISBN:9786311208335
This powerful program takes a remarkable first-hand look at China's tumultuous history, examining its social, political and cultural upheaval through eyewitness accounts, rare archival film footage and insightful commentary. Part One: China in Revolution, Part Two: The Mao Years and Part Three: Born Under The Flag begins with Mao's death in 1976, continues with the new leadership of Deng Xiaoping, and concludes with the struggle of China's paradoxical goals of economic prosperity and absolute Communist Party control.
MZVXE Beijing $27.95
DVD, 2004, 60 min.
China's capital Beijing is located in the northeast of this vast country, divided into north and south by Chang'an Avenue, and into east and west by the Forbidden City and Tianaman Square. Beijing's vibrant mix of ancient monument's and bustling modern life make it an intriguing destination. The journey begins at the infamous Tiananmen Square, the former stage of the Cultural Revolution rallies. From here you’ll see the Forbidden City, kept out of bounds for 500 years, and will end the tour at Beijing's Ice Lantern Festival amidst a colorful fiesta of ice and light.
MZVQT8 Ultimate China $39.95
2 DVD Set, 2005, 180 min.
Explore the traditional Southwest of China, the autonomous region of Guangxi, and the provinces of Guizhou, Yunnan and Sichuan, and journey though Central China, from Shanghai to the Yellow Mountains, and from the Yangzi River to Xian, the ancient capital of China. Zay. Complete the tour by traveling through the four provinces of Southeast China from Guanzhou to Nanchang. Along the way attend a traditional Long Horn Mio ceremony, visit the Huangguoshu Waterfalls, see the endangered Giant Panda, enter a silk factory in Suzhou, the silk capital of China, and finally walk among the 8,000 terra cotta warriors built to guard to tomb of China's first emperor.
BT5274 Modern Marvels - The Great Wall of China $24.95
DVD, 2005, 50 min., ISBN:9780767085274
The Great Wall of China is the one of the most massive building achievements in history. Winding 6000 kilometers through undulating mountains it is the only man-made structure visible with the naked eye from space. Examine the mysteries of one of the most awe-inspiring monuments in the world with modern engineers and leading historians.
BT2832 The First Emperor of China $15.95
DVD, 2006, 42 min., ISBN:9781595522832
The great nation of China was founded Qin Shihuang, the First Empero, who not only gave China its name but also created the longest-enduring nation state in the history of the world! Much of the story has never been told before and therefore few are aware of his incredible achievements.
BT3591 Mao Tse Tung $24.95
DVD, 2005, 50 min., ISBN:9780767083591
For 25 years Mao Zedong ruled one quarter of the world's population, this is the extraordinary story of a farmer's son who became a God in his life time but in private never shook off his peasant roots; a man who presided over one of the most radical experiments in social reform ever seen in human history but who will be remembered as one of the bloodiest dictators of the twentieth century.
MZ4077 Confucius: Words of Wisdom $24.95
DVD, 2005, 50 min., ISBN:9780767004077
Explore the life and legacy of Confucius the ancient sage whose timeless message remains influential to this day. In an age of intrigue and vice he was a voice of morality and virtue. 2500 years after his death he is revered as one of the great teachers in history. Confucius's name is synonymous with ageless wisdom. His teachings are credited with helping spur East Asia's current economic miracle.
BT4036 Life of Buddha $39.95
DVD, 2001, 90min., ISBN:9781565804036
Life of Buddha breaks new ground in revealing the fascinating story of Prince Siddhartha and his spiritual transformation into the Buddha, the great teacher who changed the entire world. This beautifully produced DVD, featuring nearly an hour of additional materials from the world’s leading Buddhist scholars and spiritual leaders, is a must-see for anyone seeking answers to life’s mysteries.
MZ46S4 The Art of Chinese Dance $39.95
DVD, 45 minutes, G
This video is a colorful introduction to the Art of Chinese Dance by one of the most renowned dance company in the world: Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company. It is an artistically excellent and culturally rich program that can inspire the imagination of the young and old. Based on some of the most vibrant dances seen in Chinese celebration and festivals, this video includes the powerful lion dance with percussion music, the vivacious ribbon dance with long silk ribbons making calligraphic patterns in the air; as well as the beautiful fan dance.
BT0326 Autumn Moon $24.95
DVD,1992, English Subtitles, 103min., PG ISBN:9786311400326
A young Japanese tourist traveling alone in Hong Kong pursues a tentative relationship with a Chinese teenager soon to join her family in Canada. Wai invites the young man to join her for a spectacular home cooked meal made by her 80 year old grandmother. As their platonic friendship develops the subtle relationships between generations, upheavals in traditional Hong Kong society and the clash between Asian cultural identities are explored with considerable warmth charm and humor.
MZ6505 Raise the Red Lantern $19.95
DVD, 1991, 25 min, English Subtitles, PG. ISBN:9786311166505
An eye opening film which recounts the story of an educated woman who is sent off to become the newest wife of a feudal nobleman in 1920s China. Nearly isolated in his spooky, palatial home, she develops relationships with several of the other wives and slowly becomes aware of a hideous legacy of punishment toward more willful women.
MZ000E The Story of Qiu Ju $21.95
DVD, 1993, 100 min. Cantonese, English Subtitles PG
A humorous fable of justice that traverses the north of China. Qiu Ju is a tenacious farmer determined to right a wrong done to her husband. Defying all stereotypes of the passive Chinese woman she remains unbowed by the frustrations of bureaucracy in her quixotic search for dignity.
MZ0000 The Road Home $34.95
DVD, 2000, 89 min.,English Subtitles, G
A young man returns to his native village after the death of his father, the village's schoolteacher, who died while trying to raise money for a new schoolhouse. His body is in a neighboring town; the young man's mother insists that it be brought back on foot, lest his spirit not find his way home. From this starting point, the young man recounts the tale of his parents' courtship, which involved a red banner, mushroom dumplings, a colorful barrette, and a broken bowl.
MZ3512 Not One Less $39.95
DVD, 1999, 106 min., English Subtitles, G
A girl, nothing more than an older student, is selected to watch over the school while the schoolmaster is away. The teacher is stubborn and struggles to keep the class intact till the master comes back. When one boy, needing to make money for his family, goes to the big city the sub follows, to try to find him. “This movie is more than a story of China, it is a universal story of education, poverty, children, and hope.”
BT2025 Eat Drink Man Woman $15.98
DVD, 1994, 124 min. English Subtitles R, ISBN:9780792852025
This touching, dryly funny story of a family coping with personal lives and the way those lives intersect with the family relationships captures a shift in generations in Taipei. The father, a famous chef who has lost his taste buds, still cooks, though he draws no pleasure from eating. His daughters, meanwhile, deal with both the disappointments and surprises of daily living and the way their adult lives compare to the expectations the widowed father had for them.
MCC4616 Families Of China DVD $29.95
English, 30 min., ISBN:9781888194616
2000 Parents’ Choice Group Recommended Award Winner,
Families of China takes you on a fantastic journey to China where you view the unique lives of two children and their families. Each video focuses on their way of life, family attraction, communities, schools and you visit the homes of two families from breakfast to bedtime and all the fun-filled activities in between.
MZ012X The Adventures of Walker and Ping Ping: The Great Wall $19.95
English, Mandarin Chinese, 25min.
An adventure through the Middle Kingdom, where the language, culture and history of China come to life in a fun and interactive way! Meet the fearless and curious Walker and his precocious pup Jack as they explore a new home in China and bump into best-friend-to-be Ping Ping in the debut episode of this exciting new adventures-learning series.
MZ0015 The Adventures of Walker and Ping Ping: The Chinese Market $19.95
English, Mandarin Chinese, 25 min.
The sights, sounds and smells of a Chinese street market are brought straight to your living room, inspiring everyone to indulge in the food, art and culture of China! A quick shake of the joss sticks and our heroes Walker and Ping Ping are off on another exciting adventure. In this episode, our favorite group of explorers visits the busy alleyways of a Chinese street market
MCC0001 Enchanting Christmas Stories $14.95
DVD, 2007, 30min., English / Mandarin Chinese
Using scientifically tested SLS which synchronizes the text, audio and visual components of a story shown on screen or reading Karaoke style. SLS is the simple idea of subtitling music videos, film, television and DVDs in the same language as the audio, word for word, what is heard is what will be read on screen. Elementary learners will improve their listening comprehension, reading skills and foreign language skills by watching these five enchanting stories about Christmas and the holiday spirit.
MCC0002 Stories from Around the World English / Mandarin Chinese $14.95
Stories from Around the World is a compilation of five short animated films featuring SLS, a system which has been proven to aid early readers in developing their reading skills. SLS is the simple idea of subtitling music videos, film, television and DVDs in the same language as the audio. Word for word, what is heard is what will be read on screen. Enchanting animation, dramatic vocalization, beautiful music and easy-to-follow on-screen text come together to provide hours of viewing fun! The First Well, The Boo in the Shoe, The Whispering Palms, The Little Pianist, Elephant Goes to the City are the five animated stories on this disc.
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