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World; Chinese Way, The
Part of Stories of East and South East Asia.
02/16/1979
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- Series
- World
- Program
- Chinese Way, The
- Program Number
205
- Series Description
Documentary series with international stories. Predecessor to FRONTLINE, executive producer David Fanning. Five seasons from 1978-1981. "WORLD has presented a series of international documentaries. One of our concerns has been to show the world as others see it, and we are committed to the idea that we should include those who normally don't have a chance to have their voices heard." -- quote from opening to Blacks Britannica (1978) Series release date: 1978
- Program Description
Over one-fifth of the world's population lives in the People's Republic of China. How will China continue to feed a fifth of mankind? Dazhai, in Shinsi Province, is China's most famous agricultural collective. Each day thousands of peasants from all over China are led through its terraced fields and urged to learn from their example. This film profiles the region and China's efforts to feed its people.
- Duration
00:64:00
- Asset Type
Broadcast program
- Media Type
Video
- Subjects
- Social Issues
- Peoples of East Asia
- Agriculture and Farming
- Genres
- Documentary
- Topics
- Global Affairs
- Creators
- De Lotbinière, Anthony (Series Executive Producer)
- Publication Information
- WGBH Educational Foundation
- Citation
- Chicago: “World; Chinese Way, The,” 02/16/1979, GBH Archives, accessed July 27, 2024, http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_335008734B904E56A7A8C7507B4F4D77.
- MLA: “World; Chinese Way, The.” 02/16/1979. GBH Archives. Web. July 27, 2024. <http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_335008734B904E56A7A8C7507B4F4D77>.
- APA: World; Chinese Way, The. Boston, MA: GBH Archives. Retrieved from http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_335008734B904E56A7A8C7507B4F4D77