China Under Mao 1940s-1970s

This video contains two films documenting life in China under the rule of Mao. The first film, (approx. 33 min) is a Chinese propaganda film produced in 1966. It is narrated in both Chinese and English. The focus is on the cultural, industrial, and military accomplishments of the Chinese people under the guidance of Mao and the communist party. Includes excellent footage of the Chinese atom bomb explosion. The second film documents Mao's military and political career from 1944-1971.