Chinese Documentary...? - Blu-ray Forum

Engage · 01-16-2016, 08:07 AM

Hey guys, I hope I'm not breaking any rules by making this thread.

I'd love to watch something that talks about Chinese History OR China in the current day OR China into the future.

Thanks for any help!

reason108 · 01-16-2016, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Engage

Hey guys, I hope I'm not breaking any rules by making this thread.

I'd love to watch something that talks about Chinese History OR China in the current day OR China into the future.

Thanks for any help!

There are a couple of docs made for the Shaw Brothers movies that may be hard to track down at this point:

Cinema Hong Kong - Documentary Series: Kung Fu
Cinema Hong Kong - Documentary Series: Swordfighting
Chop Socky - Cinema Hong Kong

There is also a doc on HK stuntmen called: Red Trousers.

Now, if you are just talking about Chinese history in general (non movie related) then probably Netflix or something like that would be a best bet. Or, youtube. Or, PBS produced shows pertaining to the subject matter.

Happy hunting!

Engage · 01-16-2016, 02:26 PM

Thanks!

A documentary on current Chinese culture or where Chinese culture is heading would be great!

iaf6 · 01-16-2016, 08:14 PM

There was a 2009 documentary called "Koppel on Discovery: The People's Republic of Capitalism" issued on both Blu-ray and DVD.

PBS issued a DVD documentary a couple of years before that called "China: A Century of Revolution".

Both of these items are available on Amazon (and third party vendors).

darry · 01-17-2016, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Engage

Thanks!

A documentary on current Chinese culture or where Chinese culture is heading would be great!

There is a blu called Wild China.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Wild-China-Blu-ray/777/

There is also A Bite of China, which I found better.
You might have to find that online somewhere.

PGW · 01-17-2016, 01:14 AM

Movie-wise, there was also a third "Cinema Hong Kong" disc focusing on Shaw Brothers called "Beauties."

IVL also put out a 2 disc set called "A Century Of Light & Shadow" - a survey of Chinese movie history.

Engage · 01-17-2016, 06:16 AM

I found this on Youtube:

Is this a legitimate video?

Engage · 01-23-2016, 01:02 PM

Hey guys, could someone please tell me if that's a genuine video? I'm still searching for a Chinese documentary I can watch.

iaf6 · 01-24-2016, 10:54 AM

That video looks like it is a discussion about the Ted Koppel documentary. I think this is the actual thing:

Engage · 01-24-2016, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by iaf6

That video looks like it is a discussion about the Ted Koppel documentary. I think this is the actual thing:
The People's Republic of Capitalism Part 1 - YouTube

Wow, thanks so much for posting that video! I'll watch it in about an hour or so. Is that the genuine version of the documentary?

Engage · 01-24-2016, 05:34 PM

If there are any other documentaries on Youtube I'd love to watch them!

Engage · 01-25-2016, 11:56 AM

I was searching for a historical Japanese documentary some time ago and this was perfect so if anyone has anything similar I'd REALLY appreciate it!

Engage · 02-09-2016, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Engage

Wow, thanks so much for posting that video! I'll watch it in about an hour or so. Is that the genuine version of the documentary?

I'm still trying to progress through this, but it's great so far. Has anyone else tried watching this?

Engage · 04-28-2016, 03:41 AM

I recommend this:

DVD Phreak · 05-02-2016, 04:27 PM

A 2-hour 2009 PBS documentary called "Young and Restless in China" (full video here).

A 2011 documentary called "The China Question" about the economic cold war between the US and China, first aired on CNBC. Several American and Chinese businessmen and women are interviewed about economy and Chinese human rights. You may find it on DVD and streaming at Amazon. DVD includes bonus interviews.

Here is a list of Chinese-made documentaries that I have yet to watch, but they seem to be highly regarded by the West and have got DVD releases in the US. I would add to this list the 2006 Oscar-winning documentary short subject "The Blood of Yingzhou District", about a little boy with AIDS infection.

As you notice, most of these titles and the ones before me were made in the 00s or before, which is quite a while ago. Their subject matters may be topical, meaning they may be relevant only at their times of release, so keep that in mind.

Engage · 05-03-2016, 05:30 PM

Thanks, but http://www.pbs.org/video/991233877/ seems to be only available in the USA so it won't work for me...

EDIT:
If you could recommend links from Youtube I'd REALLY appreciate it!

Jerry Alien · 05-04-2016, 09:17 AM

Kowloon Walled City (1988)

http://gizmodo.com/5995070/kowloon-w...ty-of-darkness

Engage · 05-11-2016, 11:51 PM

Thanks for your reply, but that was released in 1988 so how is it relevant for 2016?

DVD Phreak · 05-12-2016, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Engage

Thanks for your reply, but that was released in 1988 so how is it relevant for 2016?

The Kowloon walled city has since been demolished so the documentary is still valuable for its valuable footage. Just make sure whenever you see an old doc, always look for updated info afterwards.

Engage · 05-12-2016, 02:55 AM

Thanks!

I've been trying to watch more Chinese documentaries on Youtube so any suggestions would be amazing!

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01-16-2016, 02:26 PM	#3
Engage Active Member Member since:Jul 2014	Thanks! A documentary on current Chinese culture or where Chinese culture is heading would be great!

01-16-2016, 08:14 PM	#4
iaf6 Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2014 Location:Canada 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:1989 DVD collection:110	There was a 2009 documentary called "Koppel on Discovery: The People's Republic of Capitalism" issued on both Blu-ray and DVD. PBS issued a DVD documentary a couple of years before that called "China: A Century of Revolution". Both of these items are available on Amazon (and third party vendors).

01-17-2016, 01:14 AM	#6
PGW Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2009 Location:United States Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:4	Movie-wise, there was also a third "Cinema Hong Kong" disc focusing on Shaw Brothers called "Beauties." IVL also put out a 2 disc set called "A Century Of Light & Shadow" - a survey of Chinese movie history.

01-23-2016, 01:02 PM	#8
Engage Active Member Member since:Jul 2014	Hey guys, could someone please tell me if that's a genuine video? I'm still searching for a Chinese documentary I can watch.

01-24-2016, 05:34 PM	#11
Engage Active Member Member since:Jul 2014	If there are any other documentaries on Youtube I'd love to watch them!

01-25-2016, 11:56 AM	#12
Engage Active Member Member since:Jul 2014	I was searching for a historical Japanese documentary some time ago and this was perfect so if anyone has anything similar I'd REALLY appreciate it!

05-02-2016, 04:27 PM	#15
DVD Phreak Special Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 4K collection:181 Blu-ray collection:2917 DVD collection:2249 Blu-ray reviews:7	A 2-hour 2009 PBS documentary called "Young and Restless in China" (full video here). A 2011 documentary called "The China Question" about the economic cold war between the US and China, first aired on CNBC. Several American and Chinese businessmen and women are interviewed about economy and Chinese human rights. You may find it on DVD and streaming at Amazon. DVD includes bonus interviews. Here is a list of Chinese-made documentaries that I have yet to watch, but they seem to be highly regarded by the West and have got DVD releases in the US. I would add to this list the 2006 Oscar-winning documentary short subject "The Blood of Yingzhou District", about a little boy with AIDS infection. As you notice, most of these titles and the ones before me were made in the 00s or before, which is quite a while ago. Their subject matters may be topical, meaning they may be relevant only at their times of release, so keep that in mind.

05-03-2016, 05:30 PM	#16
Engage Active Member Member since:Jul 2014	Thanks, but http://www.pbs.org/video/991233877/ seems to be only available in the USA so it won't work for me... EDIT: If you could recommend links from Youtube I'd REALLY appreciate it!

05-11-2016, 11:51 PM	#18
Engage Active Member Member since:Jul 2014	Thanks for your reply, but that was released in 1988 so how is it relevant for 2016?

05-12-2016, 02:55 AM	#20
Engage Active Member Member since:Jul 2014	Thanks! I've been trying to watch more Chinese documentaries on Youtube so any suggestions would be amazing!

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