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The Gate of Heavenly Peace

Play trailer The Gate of Heavenly Peace Released Oct 14, 1995 3h 10m Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
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In June of 1989, student protesters clashed with the Chinese government at Tiananmen Square. The confrontation became one of the milestones of the era -- and the resulting massacre one of its greatest tragedies. In this documentary, directors Richard Gordon and Carma Hinton explore the square's importance as a place for political dissent. They also chronicle the bloody and historic battle that ensued, using rare footage and interviews with those who were there.

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Walter Goodman New York Times ... remarkable work... Jan 11, 2018 Full Review Steve Rhodes Internet Reviews This film is about courage, not cowboy style bravado, but strong, dedicated and steadfast determination to insist on democracy and nothing less than democracy. Rated: 3.5/4 Jul 25, 2002 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member The best documentary about 4th June, 1989 Tiananmen Square incident ever. Depressing, inspiring and breathtaking. Great editing, research as well as narration. I wish it could be re-distributed in DVD market. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Audience Member I could know that not only the government but also the student leaders need to be blamed... Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Richard Gordon

Director

Carma Hinton

Director

John Crowley

Writer

Nora Chang

Associate Producer

Richard Gordon

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Carma Hinton

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Synopsis In June of 1989, student protesters clashed with the Chinese government at Tiananmen Square. The confrontation became one of the milestones of the era -- and the resulting massacre one of its greatest tragedies. In this documentary, directors Richard Gordon and Carma Hinton explore the square's importance as a place for political dissent. They also chronicle the bloody and historic battle that ensued, using rare footage and interviews with those who were there.
Director
Richard Gordon, Carma Hinton
Producer
Richard Gordon, Carma Hinton, Peter Kovler, Orville Schell, Lise Yasui
Screenwriter
John Crowley
Production Co
Independent Television Series
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 14, 1995, Wide
Runtime
3h 10m
Sound Mix
Stereo, Surround