East Wind, West Wind
Pearl Buck
Produced by Craig Davidson and Donn Rogosin
East
Wind, West Wind follows the extraordinary life of Pearl Buck (1892-1973),
a missionary child who was raised in rural China and developed a deep
affection for the Chinese people she lived among. She became one of the
most popular American writers of the 20th Century, especially for her
best-selling novel, The Good Earth. Through her sympathetic eyes, the
harsh life of the Chinese peasantry became vivid for westerners.
The film interweaves fascinating early footage of both rural and urban China, with interviews with Asian scholars and her contemporaries. She holds the distinction of being the first American woman to win the Nobel prize, and she used her celebrity to draw attention to many social issues of her time. She was an outspoken advocate for womenıs rights, civil rights, the repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act, mixed race adoption, and tolerance for the mentally retarded.
"This program is a fine overview of Buckıs remarkable career. Recommended for all libraries." Library Journal
"Other facets of Buck's life, such as her knowledge of China and involvement with civil and women's rights are lesser known and interestingly revealed" Booklist
90 min. Video or DVD. Sale $195. Video rental $75.
