Chung Kuo: China

Chung Kuo: China(1972)

7.3/10
21 votes
208 minDecember 26, 1972

Overview

A sweeping documentary explores China through its people, showcasing life in Beijing's old city and a bustling cotton factory, a collective farm in Henan, the historic city of Suzhou, and the industrial port of Shanghai, culminating in a vibrant acrobatic performance.

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