Waking the Green Tiger
“A Green Movement Rises In China”
Synopsis
Seen through the eyes of activist, farmers and journalists, Waking the Green Tiger follows an extraordinary campaign to stop a huge dam project on the Upper Yangtze river in southwestern China. Featuring astonishing archival footage never seen outside China, and interviews with a government insider and witnesses, the documentary also tell the history of Chairman Mao's campaigns to conquer nature in the name of progress. An environmental movement takes root when a new environmental law is passed, and for the first time in China's history, ordinary citizens have the democratic right to speak out and take part in government decisions. Activist test this new freedom and save a river. The movement they trigger has the potential to transform China.
Release History & Theatrical Window
01/01/2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Marcuse
- Screenplay & Story
- Gary Marcuse
- Original Title
- Waking the Green Tiger
- Country of Origin
- Canada, China
- Release Date
- 01/01/2011
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Face to Face Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Marcuse
Gary Marcuse
Stuart De Jong
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart De Jong
Editor
Gary Marcuse
Writer
Gary Marcuse
Director
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What is Waking the Green Tiger about?
Seen through the eyes of activist, farmers and journalists, Waking the Green Tiger follows an extraordinary campaign to stop a huge dam project on the Upper Yangtze river in southwestern China. Featuring astonishing archival footage never seen outside China, and interviews with a government insider and witnesses, the documentary also tell the history of Chairman Mao's campaigns to conquer nature in the name of progress. An environmental movement takes root when a new environmental law is passed, and for the first time in China's history, ordinary citizens have the democratic right to speak out and take part in government decisions. Activist test this new freedom and save a river. The movement they trigger has the potential to transform China.
Who directed Waking the Green Tiger?
Waking the Green Tiger was directed by Gary Marcuse.
Who stars in Waking the Green Tiger?
The principal cast of Waking the Green Tiger includes Not specified.
When was Waking the Green Tiger released and how long is it?
Waking the Green Tiger was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.