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The Gate of Heavenly Peace, Tiananmen Square, June 4th, 1989
| Length: | 10 min |
| Released: | 1991 |
| Ages: |
High School College Adult |
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With startling immediacy, this short film captures the shock and horror the Chinese students experienced when government troops opened fire on them in Tiananmen Square. We hear students rallying for democracy just moments before they were to be gunned down. Skillfully compiled from still photographs smuggled out of China, eyewitness accounts, and news sound tracks, it recreates this tragic event in Chinese history.
This unforgettable document will remind Americans that the dream of democracy does not come without sacrifice. From high school students studying world events to "Asia watchers" at universities, this film is a must.
This unforgettable document will remind Americans that the dream of democracy does not come without sacrifice. From high school students studying world events to "Asia watchers" at universities, this film is a must.
"* * * * . Highly recommended for high school and college libraries and media centers and for any other collections that emphasize current world events, this video is a reminder that democracy should not be taken for granted." - Video Rating Guide for Libraries
Montreal Film Festival, 1991
Association for Asian Studies, 1991
Nominated, Selected Films for Young Adults, ALA, 1991
Bronze Apple, National Educational Film & Video Festival, 1990
First Prize, Short Film, Tokyo International Film Festival, 1990
Association for Asian Studies, 1991
Nominated, Selected Films for Young Adults, ALA, 1991
Bronze Apple, National Educational Film & Video Festival, 1990
First Prize, Short Film, Tokyo International Film Festival, 1990
