China: A Century of Revolution

ISBN: 9786311208335 ISBN10: 6311208334.
Boxed 3 DVD Set, 2002, 360 min. in English..
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. DISC ONE Part One: China in Revolution 1911?1949 (1989) DISC TWO Part Two: The Mao Years 1949?1976 (1994) DISC THREE Part Three: Born Under the Red Flag 1976?1997 (1997)