Tibet in Song
General Information
- Author/Creator
- Choephel, Ngawang, director
- Language
- Tibetan, English.
- Subtitles
- English
- Published
- USA: 2009.
- Physical Description
- DVD (87 min.)
- Digital ver. identifier
- HU_OSA_10000023
Contents/Summary
- Summary
- A once-sovereign nation for thousands of years, Tibet remains under harsh Chinese rule and a patriotic re-education. The surviving Tibetan folk music shapes an endangered people as identity. Ngawang Choephel, a Tibetan who fled for India at the age of two, returned home to capture the music of his people. He was arrested and sentenced to 18 years in prison, serving nearly 7 years before a highly publicized release. A heartbreaking tale of cultural exploitation and resistance, "Tibet in Song" is a raw and uncensored look at Tibet today and its fight for cultural heritage. For the first time, voices never before captured on film dare to speak out in the name of artistic freedom. Sometimes all it takes is a song.
Subjects
- Genre
- Documentary films
Bibliographic Information
- 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 5316 | Available | - | |
| Digital film | OSA Film Library | FL Record 5316 (HU_OSA_10000023.mp4) | Available | Access Copy, MP4 format |