China's Unnatural Disaster: The Tears of Sichuan Province
Synopsis
On May 12, 2008, a catastrophic earthquake hit Sichuan Province in rural China, killing nearly 70,000 people, including 10,000 children. In town after town, poorly constructed school buildings crumbled, wiping out classrooms filled with students, most of them their parents' only child. But when grieving mothers and fathers sought explanations and justice, they found their path blocked by incompetence, corruption and empty promises.
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- Director
- Matthew O'Neill, Jon Alpert
- Original Title
- China's Unnatural Disaster: The Tears of Sichuan Province
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 38m
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew O'Neill, Jon Alpert
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Matthew O'Neill
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Jon Alpert
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What is China's Unnatural Disaster: The Tears of Sichuan Province about?
On May 12, 2008, a catastrophic earthquake hit Sichuan Province in rural China, killing nearly 70,000 people, including 10,000 children. In town after town, poorly constructed school buildings crumbled, wiping out classrooms filled with students, most of them their parents' only child. But when grieving mothers and fathers sought explanations and justice, they found their path blocked by incompetence, corruption and empty promises.
Who directed China's Unnatural Disaster: The Tears of Sichuan Province?
China's Unnatural Disaster: The Tears of Sichuan Province was directed by Matthew O'Neill, Jon Alpert.
Who stars in China's Unnatural Disaster: The Tears of Sichuan Province?
The principal cast of China's Unnatural Disaster: The Tears of Sichuan Province includes Not specified.
When was China's Unnatural Disaster: The Tears of Sichuan Province released and how long is it?
China's Unnatural Disaster: The Tears of Sichuan Province was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 38m.