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The Revolutionary
Mao's call for a cultural revolution was answered by tens of millions of Chinese... and one American.
2011·1h 32m·★ 5.0
Documentary about the life of Sidney Rittenberg, an American who spent over 30 years in China and was an active participant in the Chinese communist revolution.
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A real-world choice where the subject itself is the reason to press play, making curiosity and context part of the experience.
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Best suited to viewers who want to leave a watch with something concrete to think about or learn from.
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Light commitment · 1h 32m
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