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2014180 minPGdocumentary

Preachers

2014180 minPGdocumentary

Four generations of preachers in Tongchuan, Shaanxi Province, reflect on 50 years of social change and its impact on the local church community.

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Four generations of preachers in Tongchuan, Shaanxi Province, reflect on 50 years of social change and its impact on the local church community.

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Lin Xin

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Tongchuan, a city in Shaanxi Province, serves as the backdrop for the lives of Christians over four generations. The documentary follows the experiences of a dozen preachers as they navigate personal challenges and community disputes. It covers 50 years of social change and its effects on the local church. The film presents a detailed account of the church community's history and the current state of belief in a rapidly changing society.

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