Dreams of Tibet (28 Oct. 1997)

Journalist and China watcher Orville Schell explores the clash of values between American opinion of China's human rights record and the uncomprehending and intransigent Chinese leadership.... See full summary »

Director:

Ben Loeterman

Writers:

David Fanning, Ben Loeterman,

Stars:

Martin Scorsese, Jon Avnet, Richard Gere

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Martin Scorsese	...	Himself
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jon Avnet	...	Himself
Richard Gere	...	Himself
Henry Kissinger	...	Himself
Andrew Nathan	...	Himself
Jamyang Norbu	...	Himself
Orville Schell	...	Himself - Host
Steven Seagal	...	Himself
Tenzin Tethong	...	Himself
Frank Wolf	...	Himself
Adam Yauch	...	Himself

Storyline

Journalist and China watcher Orville Schell explores the clash of values between American opinion of China's human rights record and the uncomprehending and intransigent Chinese leadership. Interviewees include actors, directors, musicians, and political figures who discuss the history of Tibet and its yearning for political independence. Richard Gere and Adam Yauch are converts to Buddhism.

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Plot Keywords:

china | human rights | tibet | political independence | buddhism | 

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 October 1997 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

PBS Home Video

Technical Specs

Runtime:

55 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

First aired on October 28, 1997 as a program in the Frontline television series.

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