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201986 minPG-13documentary

The Tank Man

201986 minPG-13documentary

Tank Man, a lone protester in Tiananmen Square, became a symbol of resistance against the Chinese government's violent crackdown on demonstrators in 1989.

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Channel: FRONTLINE PBS | Official

The Tank Man

2019• 86 minPG-13

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Tank Man, a lone protester in Tiananmen Square, became a symbol of resistance against the Chinese government's violent crackdown on demonstrators in 1989.

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Tank Man, an anonymous protester, became a symbol of resistance during the Tiananmen Square protests on June 4, 1989. As Chinese troops violently suppressed demonstrators, he stood defiantly in front of a line of tanks, creating an iconic image that resonated worldwide. In 2006, FRONTLINE explored the identity and fate of Tank Man, examining the broader implications of his act of courage and the Chinese government's efforts to erase this pivotal moment from history.

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