Tiananmen: The Gate of Heavenly Peace
General Information
- Author/Creator
- Hinton, Carma, director.
- Language
- English.
- Subtitles
- English
- Published
- United Kingdom : Hinton, Carma ; Gordon, Richard, 1995.
- Physical Description
- DVD-ROM (150 min.)
- Digital ver. identifier
- HU_OSA_00003189
Contents/Summary
- Summary
- The Gate of Heavenly Peace is a documentary about the protests at Tiananmen in 1989, and the resulting Beijing Massacre of June 4. The film explores the history of the demonstrations and comments on the deep structure of political habits and attitudes that have informed public life in China over the past century. The filmmakers present a wide range of Chinese perspectives on a defining moment in China's modern history. Carma Hinton and Richard Gordon spent six years investigating the story of the 1989 protests, working together with international scholars and participants in the events. Many other key characters appear in archival and home video footage. A detailed review of the student protest movement, reflecting the drama, tension, humor, absurdity, heroism, and tragedy of the six weeks from April to June in 1989.
Subjects
- Genre
- Documentary films
Bibliographic Information
- Note
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
- Library Special Collection
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
Holdings
| Item Type | Current Location | Call Number | Status | Shelving Location | Public Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVD-ROM | OSA Film Library | FL Record 1557 | Available | - | - |
| Digital film | OSA Film Library | FL Record 1557 (HU_OSA_00003189.mp4) | Available | Access Copy, MP4 format |