The Gate of Heavenly Peace
1995 · Documentary · 180 min. · United States
The Gate of Heavenly Peace is a feature-length documentary about the 1989 protest movement, reflecting the drama, tension, humor, absurdity, heroism, and many tragedies of the six weeks from April to June in 1989. The film reveals how the hard-liners within the government marginalized moderates among the protesters (including students, workers and intellectuals), while the actions of radical protesters undermined moderates in the government. Moderate voices were gradually cowed and then silenced by extremism and emotionalism on both sides.
Direction Richard Gordon · Carma Hinton
Cast Deborah Amos · Carma Hinton · Edward Stanley
Soundtrack Mark Pevsner
Screenplay Geramie Barmé · John Crowley
Original title Frontline: The Gate of Heavenly Peace
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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