More than 1,000 citizens mobilized to oppose a massive dam project on the Upper Yangtze river, marking a significant moment in China's environmental activism.
Synopsis
More than 1,000 citizens mobilized to oppose a massive dam project on the Upper Yangtze river, marking a significant moment in China's environmental activism.
Synopsis
Activist Yang Yong and local farmers in southwestern China rally against a massive dam project on the Upper Yangtze River. Their campaign gains momentum after a new environmental law grants citizens the right to voice their concerns. Archival footage from the era of Chairman Mao illustrates past efforts to control nature. Interviews with a government insider and witnesses provide context to the unfolding environmental movement. This grassroots effort marks a significant shift in public participation in government decisions.
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Why Watch
- See how activists saved the Upper Yangtze river.
- Meet a government insider revealing hidden truths.
- Find out about China's first environmental law.
Did You Know
- The film features archival footage never seen outside China.
- Chairman Mao's campaigns to conquer nature are discussed in the film.
- The documentary was released in 2011 and has a duration of 78 minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What river is the focus of the campaign in Waking the Green Tiger?
The campaign focuses on the Upper Yangtze river in southwestern China.
What significant change in environmental law occurred in China before the events of the documentary?
A new environmental law was passed, granting ordinary citizens the democratic right to speak out and participate in government decisions.
What historical figure's campaigns are discussed in relation to nature and progress in the documentary?
Chairman Mao's campaigns to conquer nature in the name of progress are discussed.
What are people saying?
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