Language:
English
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Chinese
Pages:
1 DVD (56 min.)
Keywords:
Qiu, Jin 1875-1907
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Feminists Biography
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China
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Revolutionaries Biography
;
China
;
Women's rights History
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China
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Biographical films
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Documentary films
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Nonfiction films
Abstract:
This documentary explores the extraordinary life of the Chinese revolutionary heroine and women's rights activist Qiu Jin (1875-1907). During the reign of the last dynasty in China, Qiu Jin boldly challenged traditional gender roles and demanded equal rights and opportunities for women. At a time when women's lives were often marked by repressive practices such as footbinding, arranged marriages, and denial of education, she envisioned a future where women would free themselves from the confines of tradition and emerge as strong and active citizens of a new and modern nation. Includes dramatic reenactments and interviews with family members and academics
Note:
Narration in English, dialogue in Mandarin with subtitles in English and occasionally in Chinese and English
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DVD; Dolby digital 2.0
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