 During the Cultural Revolution, Chinese leaders discouraged—and frequently cracked down on—the practice of any faith. This two-part series examines the country’s new religious freedoms, which find expression through state-sanctioned churches and monasteries. Viewers will learn how Buddhist, Catholic, and Protestant congregations are growing by leaps and bounds, despite government “management” and tensions within each group. Conversations with spiritual leaders, religious academics, and state officials enrich this visually dynamic journey through a rarely seen China. 2-part series, 52-53 minutes each.
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