A far-reaching, all embracing picture of the new China that few outsiders have seen in such close detail. For the Canadian film crew the magic name of Norman Bethune, China’s hero doctor of the war years, opened many doors and ensured a smiling welcome. The result is an illuminating view of the people’s republic of Mao Zedong, whose monuments dominate public halls and squares. In Shanghai, Guangzhou, Beijing and Shenyang, in streets, factories, homes and schools, wherever the film turns it witnesses the same selfless dedication to the cause.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
307222
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → China
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → China - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → China - Social life and customs
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → China - Social conditions
Feature films → Feature films - Canada
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)