China: A Century of Revolution
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| China: A Century of Revolution | |
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| Genre | Documentary |
| Written by | Sue Williams |
| Directed by | Sue Williams |
| Narrated by | Will Lyman |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Judith Vecchione |
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| Cinematography | Richard Gordon |
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| Running time | 360 minutes[1] |
| Production company | Ambrica Productions |
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| Network | PBS |
| Release | September 27, 1989 – July 9, 1997 |
China: A Century of Revolution is a series of television documentary films about the history of China in the 20th century. Produced by Ambrica Productions for PBS, the films were written and directed by Sue Williams and first aired in the United States from 1989 to 1997.[2] The first installment, China in Revolution, 1911–1949, was broadcast on September 27, 1989.[3] The second installment, The Mao Years, 1949–1976, was broadcast on April 13, 1994.[4] The third installment, Born Under the Red Flag, 1976–1997, was broadcast on July 9, 1997.[5]
Williams began production on the documentary in 1985.[3]