A powerful look at China's most tumultuous century. Features unprecedented access to archival footage, photographs, historic records, and actual Chinese citizens who lived through the century.

Originally broadcast as three television programs, from 1989-1997.

disc 1.China in revolution (1911-1936).Battle for survival ;Fighting for the future / Ambrica Productions ; written & directed by Sue Williams, co-director Kathryn Dietz ; produced by Sue Williams & Kathryn Dietz (1989 ; 112 min.) -- disc 2.The Mao years (1949-1976).Catch the stars and moon ;It is right to rebel / Ambrica Productions in association with WGBH Boston and Channel 4 Television UK ; written, produced & directed by Sue Williams ; associate producer, Kathryn Dietz (1994; 114 min.) -- disc 3.Born under the red flag (1976-1997).Surviving Mao ;The new generation / Ambrica Productions in association with WGBH Boston and Channel 4 Television UK ; written, produced & directed by Sue Williams ; co-producer, Kathryn Pierce Dietz (1997; 111 min.).