Women of Tibet: A Quiet Revolution

Name: Women of Tibet: A Quiet Revolution
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2008-04-12
Duration: 57 min
Rating: 8.4
Cast: Dolma Tsering Teykhang, Samdup Dolma, Tseten Choeden Schneiter

2008
57m

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Women of Tibet: A Quiet Revolution (2008)

EMMY® Award Winning A Quiet Revolution begins on March 12, 1959 when 15,000 unarmed Tibetan women took to the streets of Lhasa to oppose the violent occupation of their country by the Communist Chinese army.

For the first time on film, three generations of Tibetan women and His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama tell the story of one of the great movements of nonviolent resistance in modern history.

From the streets of Lhasa to their principal refuge in Dharamsala, India, the stories that live at the heart of this film offer an intimate and direct experience of what it is to lose everything and begin anew.

The late Ama Adhe recounts 28 years spent in a Chinese prison and the deep faith that allowed her to survive the ordeal as she teaches new generations of young refugees. Dolma Tsering describes sacrifices her parents made as exiles so that she might become first a teacher and then a member of Parliament, and Tseten Choeden, born and raised in exile, ensures that her Tibetan birthright is passed on to her own children as she wrestles with a culture in transition.

After 50 years in exile, His Holiness the Dalai Lama pays tribute to the courage of these remarkable women and their ability to keep their cultural legacy intact for generations to come.

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"Women of Tibet: A Quiet Revolution" is a moving and heartening tribute that perfectly captures the strength and beauty of Tibetan women and their culture. I found the bravery, perseverance, and guidance between the old and new generations inspiring. I highly recommend this film to those interested in learning more about Tibet. And anyone who takes an active interest in women's rights, feminism, and freedom. I'm grateful to Frame of Mind Films for creating the Women of Tibet series, providing a lovely look into the rich history of Tibetan culture, and making me aware of the ongoing work and courage of their people in exile.