Morning Sun

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Morning Sun

Released Sep 24, 2003

1h 59m

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This documentary focuses on China's Cultural Revolution, the communist movement led by Mao Zedong that radically altered the country during 1960s and '70s. The film details the tremendous social and political upheaval that accompanied the transition, and includes interviews with people involved in or affected by the revolution, such as Rui Li, a secretary under Mao who was exiled during the era, and his daughter, Nanyang Li, who helped to orchestrate his return.

G. Allen Johnson

San Francisco Chronicle

A densely packed documentary that is about as comprehensive a look at the Cultural Revolution as can be imagined in a two- hour work.

Rated: 4/4

Apr 2, 2004

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

It's chilling and enraging to take in this portrait of revolution gone mad.

Rated: A-

Nov 6, 2003

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V.A. Musetto

New York Post

A gripping look at Mao's Cultural Revolution.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 22, 2003

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Maria Garcia

Film Journal International

A documentary that explores, on many levels, the roots of modern China, and that puts into perspective all of the sublime Chinese narrative films which have recently received Western distribution.

Oct 26, 2003

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Ken Fox

TV Guide

Offers an invaluable overview of a national tragedy that continues to boggle the mind.

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 22, 2003

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Geramie Barmé

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Richard Gordon

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Carma Hinton

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Qing Jiang

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En-lai Chou

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Xiaoping Deng

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This documentary focuses on China's Cultural Revolution, the communist movement led by Mao Zedong that radically altered the country during 1960s and '70s. The film details the tremendous social and political upheaval that accompanied the transition, and includes interviews with people involved in or affected by the revolution, such as Rui Li, a secretary under Mao who was exiled during the era, and his daughter, Nanyang Li, who helped to orchestrate his return.

Director: Geramie Barmé, Richard Gordon, Carma Hinton
Screenwriter: Geramie Barmé, Richard Gordon, Carma Hinton
Production Co: Long Bow Group
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 24, 2003, Wide
Runtime: 1h 59m