China Series
FEATURE DOCUMENTARIES
2 X half hour investigative films, presented by Oliver Steeds
Putting the Tibetan Uprising in context we take the pulse of the nation from China’s main artery to witness how the nation is fragmenting, and why rebellions, backed by an emerging civil society, are breaking out in both the cities and the countryside.
THE NEW RED GUARDS: CULTURAL REVOLUTION PART II
Punks to Pop Idols, authors to artists, comedians to gay icons – this is the new Cultural Revolution that’s ripping into the fabric of Chinese identity.
CHINESE DIRECTED FILMS
In light of the rise of Chinese nationalism, and the bashing of western media (notably CNN), a timely series of 4 short films made by leading Chinese directors, that aims to show the world what they think of the issues shaping their own country.
Authored by a former Policeman from China’s coal country, this film offers a rare and harrowing insight into the lives of miners working the most dangerous mines in the world.
Run by the Iron Lady, Da Zhai was once Mao’s favourite village, and is now rated as the No.2 village in China - this is what the Communist Party want you to see – a piece of living, working propaganda.
Religious expression is explored through the life of an evangelical Christian preacher on the run from the authorities as he continues to practice his faith, preach against the Party and convert non-believers.
24 hours in the lives of 3 of the 6million students graduating this year – 3 students, from 3 different social classes, with 3 very different aspirations for their own and their country’s future.
BROADCASTER: Al Jazeera English
SHOW: People & Power
TIMES: Sundays & Wednesday’s from 18th May 2008
