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A 480-minute historical record details the evolution and conflicts of independent music across China over several generations.

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A 480-minute historical record details the evolution and conflicts of independent music across China over several generations.

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Artists, businessmen, and workers navigate the changing scene of independent music in China after the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The 480-minute documentary records the evolution and conflicts within Chinese society over ten years. It captures the diverse lifestyles of individuals who struggle to understand one another amid increased wealth and cultural shifts. Many young people wait anxiously for opportunities, while a once politically vibrant atmosphere shifts into a complex social terrain.

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