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201977 minPGdocumentary

The Bamboo Bridge

201977 minPGdocumentary

Jayme Martins reflects on his family's experiences in China, exploring the impacts of Communism, Mao's Cultural Revolution, and the Tiananmen Square Massacre.

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Marcelo Machado

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Jayme Martins reflects on his family's experiences in China, exploring the impacts of Communism, Mao's Cultural Revolution, and the Tiananmen Square Massacre.

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Marcelo Machado

Marcelo Machadodirector

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Jayme Martins reflects on his family’s experiences in China, addressing significant events such as Communism, Mao’s Cultural Revolution, and the Tiananmen Square Massacre. Through personal narratives and historical images, the documentary offers insight into the nation's transformation into a global superpower. Director Marcelo Machado accompanies Martins, enriching the narrative with his own memories of the country. The film lasts 77 minutes and was released in 2019.

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