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Tibet: Cry of the Snow Lion

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This documentary by director Tom Peosay presents the history of Tibet under Chinese occupation. While the film depicts life at Buddhist monasteries that are closely associated with the mountainous region, it also shows other sides of the country, capturing the poverty found in the city of Lhasa, as well as sweeping shots of the expansive Tibetan wilderness. Many notable actors contribute their voices to the production, including Martin Sheen, Ed Harris and Susan Sarandon.
Tibet: Cry of the Snow Lion

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Makes no effort to do more than present one side of its story, but does it so passionately and persuasively that the viewer almost cannot help but be moved.

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Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times Harrowing and illuminating. Rated: 4/5 Apr 15, 2004 Full Review Peter Howell Toronto Star Makes a valuable contribution to our understanding of a people that the world must never be allowed to forget, no matter how much their oppressors would prefer us to do just that. Rated: 3/5 Apr 9, 2004 Full Review Liam Lacey Globe and Mail A passionate work of advocacy documentary. Rated: 3/4 Apr 8, 2004 Full Review John A. Nesbit Old School Reviews For an overview about the current situation in Tibet it's tough to beat Tom Peosay's documentary Rated: A Mar 7, 2007 Full Review Don Willmott Filmcritic.com preaches to the converted, but it preaches well and may serve to inspire more people to take action on behalf of Tibet Rated: 4/5 Dec 17, 2004 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews This incredible documentary, so excellently crafted, is both moving and informative. Rated: A+ Oct 15, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member The plight of the people at the top of the world... Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Absolutely heartbreaking, yet absolutely inspiring... Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member Just watched it yesterday and wondered how America and other nations are silently watching the tyranny.... Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Audience Member ... The Buddhist 'Om Mani Padme Hum' (hail to the jewel in the lotus) was replaced by the Communist mantra 'long live Chairman Mao' ... That was the time Tibet entered its darkest chapter in history written in blood ... Powerful documentary film! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member an eye opener, heart breaking docu film. help free tibet. peace to all. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Audience Member Although I agree very much with the main point of the documentary, I loathed the way in which it was put together. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Tom Peosay

Director

Edward Edwards

Tibetan Voiceovers

Ed Harris

Tibetan Voiceovers

Shirley Knight

Tibetan Voiceovers

Tim Robbins

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Susan Sarandon

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Synopsis This documentary by director Tom Peosay presents the history of Tibet under Chinese occupation. While the film depicts life at Buddhist monasteries that are closely associated with the mountainous region, it also shows other sides of the country, capturing the poverty found in the city of Lhasa, as well as sweeping shots of the expansive Tibetan wilderness. Many notable actors contribute their voices to the production, including Martin Sheen, Ed Harris and Susan Sarandon.
Director
Tom Peosay
Producer
Maria Florio, Victoria Mudd, Sue Peosay, Tom Peosay
Screenwriter
Victoria Mudd, Sue Peosay
Distributor
Artistic License
Production Co
Earthworks, Zambuling Pictures Inc.
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 19, 2003, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Mar 1, 2007
Box Office (Gross USA)
$577.8K
Runtime
1h 44m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)