Audio Documentary about the Chinese Cultural Revolution (Parts 1-4)

Compelling audio documentary from the 1990's about the sweeping changes of China's cultural revolution of the 1960-70's.

00:01 - Part 1: Launching the Cultural Revolution

Hearing from people who experienced the Cultural Revolution, between 1966 and 1976. Descriptions of rallies and attitudes towards him in China. An interview with journalist Anthony Gray, about his experiences in the region and the creation of Mao's cult.

28:39 - Part 2: Jiang Qing and Proletariat Culture

The role of actress Jiang Qing in China's Cultural Revolution. Professor Ross Terrill, of Harvard University, joins a discussion about her personality, childhood and her impact on culture.

57:10 - Part 3: Proletarian Creations

Discussing the output from China's cultural revolution. A discussion with Professor Ann Thurston and Jan Wong, author of Red China Blues, about class, family backgrounds and cultural repression.

01:25:23 - Part 4: Death of Chairman Mao

Reaction to the death of Chairman Mao. Was it a performance or were people genuinely upset? Interviews with Chinese people who lived through the Cultural Revolution. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnOCtnWlpvU