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Morning Sun

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This documentary focuses on China's Cultural Revolution, the communist movement led by Mao Zedong that radically altered the country during 1960s and '70s. The film details the tremendous social and political upheaval that accompanied the transition, and includes interviews with people involved in or affected by the revolution, such as Rui Li, a secretary under Mao who was exiled during the era, and his daughter, Nanyang Li, who helped to orchestrate his return.

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G. Allen Johnson San Francisco Chronicle A densely packed documentary that is about as comprehensive a look at the Cultural Revolution as can be imagined in a two- hour work. Rated: 4/4 Apr 2, 2004 Full Review Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly It's chilling and enraging to take in this portrait of revolution gone mad. Rated: A- Nov 6, 2003 Full Review V.A. Musetto New York Post A gripping look at Mao's Cultural Revolution. Rated: 3/4 Oct 22, 2003 Full Review Maria Garcia Film Journal International A documentary that explores, on many levels, the roots of modern China, and that puts into perspective all of the sublime Chinese narrative films which have recently received Western distribution. Oct 26, 2003 Full Review Ken Fox 온라인카지노추천 Guide Offers an invaluable overview of a national tragedy that continues to boggle the mind. Rated: 3.5/5 Oct 22, 2003 Full Review Read all reviews
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Geramie Barmé

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Richard Gordon

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Carma Hinton

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Qing Jiang

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En-lai Chou

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Xiaoping Deng

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Synopsis This documentary focuses on China's Cultural Revolution, the communist movement led by Mao Zedong that radically altered the country during 1960s and '70s. The film details the tremendous social and political upheaval that accompanied the transition, and includes interviews with people involved in or affected by the revolution, such as Rui Li, a secretary under Mao who was exiled during the era, and his daughter, Nanyang Li, who helped to orchestrate his return.
Director
Geramie Barmé, Richard Gordon, Carma Hinton
Screenwriter
Geramie Barmé, Richard Gordon, Carma Hinton
Production Co
Long Bow Group
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 24, 2003, Wide
Runtime
1h 59m