This program explores the historical and ethical questions raised by China’s Cultural Revolution (1966-1976) and the violence and disorder that surrounded it.

May 2008 (check local listings )

Few events of the 20th century have dramatically engulfed so large a proportion of humanity as China's Cultural Revolution (1966-1976). Violence and disorder were widespread, and it is estimated that half-a-million Chinese died as a direct result. Yet the Cultural Revolution remains only barely understood. This program explores the historical and ethical questions raised by this occurrence.