China Mission: The Chester Ronning Story

Synopsis

Horsebreaker, diplomat, politician and teacher Chester Ronning grew up as the son of missionaries in China. He experienced the Boxer Rebellion and the civil war there, and later became a teacher in Alberta. As a diplomat after World War 2, he tried to bring to the West an understanding of China. The film recounts his life through conversation with Ronning, archival material and footage of his vast collection of art and momentoes.

Language

English

Country

Canada

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 57 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1980

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Any course dealing with China and its relations with the West.*

Subjects

History

Keywords

biographies; China; Ronning, Chester

Credits

Director

Tom Radford

Producer

Lydia Semotuk; Michael Scott

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

Canada House Film & Video Library

Notes

closed down 1993