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Moving the Mountain

78% | Sep 15, 1994
Documentary

ON JUNE 4th 1989, CHINA WAS CHANGED FOREVER. Beijing, May, 1989. the world watched as a hundred students became a thousand, as thousands became a million - and a nation starved of freedom, cried out for a taste of democracy. In this compelling film, director Michael Apted (Nell, Gorillas in the Mist), captures the power and passion of the Tiananmen Square uprising through a unique combination of newsreel footage, dramatic re-enactments and extensive input from the actual student leaders. Exploring their personal histories, reflections and thoughts on the future. MOVING THE MOUNTAIN paints a portrait of courage, conviction, and commitment that the NEW YORK POST calls, "A soaring - and sobering - tribute to the human spirit."

Top Billed Cast

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Ling Chai
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Yiu-ming Chu
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Yu-ru Lin
Teach Lin
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Li Lu
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Wang Chaohua
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Featured Crew

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Liu Sola
Original Music Composer
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Trudie Styler
Producer
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Michael Apted
Director
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Maryse Alberti
Director of Photography

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