Part four of the series China: Through Mao’s Eyes details the watershed Nixon-Mao diplomacy, Mao’s death and its aftermath, and the legacy of his rule and philosophy. Scenes showing an aged and infirm Mao meeting with foreign emissaries and CPC assemblies reveal his determination to shape policy and preserve his imposing image as long as possible. Today’s citizens who look back nostalgically on Mao’s reign are contrasted with a young, materialistic, sexually uninhibited generation—although the program makes clear that the Chairman still inspires awe and reverence throughout Chinese society. Based on Philip Short’s definitive biography Mao: A Life. Not available in French-speaking Canada. (59 minutes)

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