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Part Two: The Mao Years 1949–1976

Part Two: The Mao Years 1949–1976

HistoryDocumentary
1994, Movie, 1h 54min
The trilogy continues with The Mao Years, a look at the next period of modern China’s history: Mao Zedong’s rule, from 1949 to his death in 1976. The film begins with the celebrations marking the establishment of the People’s Republic of China, a moment of great hope for millions of Chinese. But the quarter-century of Mao’s rule was as turbulent as the decades which preceded it. Interludes of relative calm and increased prosperity were interrupted repeatedly by violent campaigns, purges, and a famine in which killed more than 30 million people. It culminated in Mao’s colossal and tragic experiment, the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution. When Mao died in 1976, people were exhausted by the turmoil and longed for stability.
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Director:
Sue Williams
Cast:
Will Lyman
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Sue Williams
Director
Sue Williams
Writer
Will Lyman
As Narrator (voice)
Tan Dun
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The Mao Years: 1949-1976 offers a candid look at China's most transformative period, shedding light on the country's struggles and triumphs through rare archival footage and personal accounts. This six-hour documentary series, awarded for its historical significance and insight, takes viewers on a journey through the tumultuous years of Mao's rule, showcasing his ambitious efforts to reshape China into a modern, communist nation. Witnesses offer their firsthand experiences, providing a unique perspective on the era that shaped China's future.

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