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      Tibet: Cry of the Snow Lion

      Released Sep 19, 2003 1 hr. 44 min. Documentary List
      86% 50 Reviews Tomatometer 90% 1,000+ Ratings Audience Score 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. Read More Read Less
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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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      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 Post a rating

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      Marta Barber Miami Herald It is pretty convincing in its argument that China has every intention of destroying the culture of Tibetans. Rated: 3.5/4 Sep 17, 2004 Full Review 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 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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      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
      Executive Producer
      Bruce Hayse
      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
      Sound Mix
      Dolby Stereo
      Aspect Ratio
      Flat (1.85:1)