Rituals of Resistance
A Tibetan-American filmmaker explores modes of resistance to Chinese occupation by speaking with activists across generations. A former Tibetan monk broke his vows and became a guerilla leader. The filmmaker's own mother followed the Dalai Lama's Middle Path and raised her family in America. A young Tibetan man attempted to self-immolate in 2006. How does the filmmaker understand his place in the struggle?
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Rituals of Resistance
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 28, 2019
Runtime
1h 5m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Rituals of Resistance
Production Companies
Cineric Creative, Jed Films, Plateaux
Director
Tenzin Phuntsog
Description
A Tibetan-American filmmaker explores modes of resistance to Chinese occupation by speaking with activists across generations. A former Tibetan monk broke his vows and became a guerilla leader. The filmmaker's own mother followed the Dalai Lama's Middle Path and raised her family in America. A young Tibetan man attempted to self-immolate in 2006. How does the filmmaker understand his place in the struggle?
