Waking the Green Tiger

Synopsis

Seen through the eyes of activists, farmers, and journalists Waking the Green Tiger follows an extraordinary campaign to stop a huge dam project on the upper Yangtze river in southwestern China. Featuring astonishing archival footage and interviews with a government insider and witnesses, the documentary also examines Chairman Mao’s campaigns to conquer nature in the name of progress. An environmental movement takes root when a new environmental law is passed and for the first time in China’s history, ordinary citizens have the democratic right to speak out and take part in government decisions. Activists test their freedom to challenge a dam. The movement they trigger could transform China.

Language

English (en-gb and Chinese with English subtitles)

Country

Canada

Year of release

2012

Year of production

2011

Subjects

Environmental science; Geography

Keywords

China; dams; environmental campaigning; environmental issues

Credits

Director

Gary Marcuse

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 1 NTSC

Price

C$250.00

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

78 minutes

Year

2012

Production Company

Name

Face to Face Media

Email

carson@smartt.com

Web

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Phone

+1 604 251 0770

Fax

+1 604 251 9149

Address

1818 Grant Street
Vancouver
British Columbia
BC V5L 2Y8
Canada