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Uncovering the truth

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'Tank Man' protestor, Tiananmen Square

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The images of Tank Man during the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989 were captured by photojournalists and shared around the world. The work of journalists has been key to uncovering abuses of power and are rich material for fictional and factual movies and TV.

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