China: A Class By Itself
Synopsis
An inside look at China working towards the goal of becoming a superpower by the year 2000 via education as the key to modernization. Filmed in Peking, on a rural commune in central China, and in the industrial northeast region, Jack Reynolds interviews Vice Premier Fang Yi and the president of Peking University, as well as students, workers, and peasants.
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01/01/1979
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Darold Murray
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Tomizawa, Jack Reynolds
- Original Title
- China: A Class By Itself
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 01/01/1979
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Darold Murray
Thomas Tomizawa, Jack Reynolds
Gregory Andracke
Robert Sorenson, Bill Catalano, Brian Gallagher
Thomas Tomizawa
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Sorenson
Editor
Gregory Andracke
Director of Photography
Bill Catalano
Editor
Darold Murray
Director
Thomas Tomizawa
Producer
Brian Gallagher
Editor
John Martin
Editor
Thomas Tomizawa
Writer
Jack Reynolds
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is China: A Class By Itself about?
An inside look at China working towards the goal of becoming a superpower by the year 2000 via education as the key to modernization. Filmed in Peking, on a rural commune in central China, and in the industrial northeast region, Jack Reynolds interviews Vice Premier Fang Yi and the president of Peking University, as well as students, workers, and peasants.
Who directed China: A Class By Itself?
China: A Class By Itself was directed by Darold Murray.
Who stars in China: A Class By Itself?
The principal cast of China: A Class By Itself includes Jack Reynolds.
When was China: A Class By Itself released and how long is it?
China: A Class By Itself was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for China: A Class By Itself?
China: A Class By Itself holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).