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Tiananmen: The People Versus the Party

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Uncover the true story and political intrigue of the demonstration that changed China.

06/25/2019 | Rating TV-14

Tiananmen: The People Versus the Party

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Preview: Episode 1 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions

Uncover the true story and political intrigue of the demonstration that changed China.

Uncover the true story of the seven-week period that changed China forever. On June 4, 1989, a violent and bloody pro-democracy demonstration ended, leaving thousands dead, and laying the foundation for China’s future.

06/25/2019 | Rating TV-14

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Student Demonstrations Begin on April 15, 1989

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Clip: Ep1 | 59s | Seven weeks that changed China’s history begin with a memorial in Tiananmen Square. (59s)

Student Movement’s Hunger Strike Declaration

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Clip: Ep1 | 56s | Four weeks into the protests, students call for a hunger strike and issue a manifesto. (56s)

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