Tiananmen Tonight
Synopsis
In these perilous times for American journalism comes a story of truth telling in service to democracy. Tiananmen Tonight reveals the powerful human drama of Dan Rather and the CBS Evening News team battling for life and reputation while courageously reporting the extraordinary student uprising in 1989 that brought China to the brink of democratic reform.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 31, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$415K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bestor Cram, Michael Streissguth
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Streissguth
- Original Title
- Tiananmen Tonight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Budget
- $415K
- Production Studios
- Northern Light Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bestor Cram, Michael Streissguth
Michael Streissguth
Michael Majoros
Bestor Cram, Michael Streissguth
Department Leadership Roster
Bestor Cram
Director
Michael Streissguth
Director
Michael Streissguth
Writer
Bestor Cram
Producer
Michael Streissguth
Producer
Michael Majoros
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tiananmen Tonight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tiananmen Tonight about?
In these perilous times for American journalism comes a story of truth telling in service to democracy. Tiananmen Tonight reveals the powerful human drama of Dan Rather and the CBS Evening News team battling for life and reputation while courageously reporting the extraordinary student uprising in 1989 that brought China to the brink of democratic reform.
Who directed Tiananmen Tonight?
Tiananmen Tonight was directed by Bestor Cram, Michael Streissguth.
Who stars in Tiananmen Tonight?
The principal cast of Tiananmen Tonight includes Dan Rather, Susan Zirinsky, Bob Woodruff, Wang Dan.
When was Tiananmen Tonight released and how long is it?
Tiananmen Tonight was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.