Subject: So. Studies/Sciences: Geography/Cultures

China Profile Series

This is a series of enlightening documentaries about China, its people, its politics, and how tradition and culture affect the country as a whole. Programs available on 6 individual DVDs, Digital Streaming Files or Videos; also in a 6-Disc Set. For pricing call in US: 800.876.2447/Intl. 603.434.9262 or e-mail

List of Titles

Beiputuo: Mei Zi's Hollywood In China

"Highly Recommended. This is the only documentary of its kind on Beiputuo, the successful Chinese movie studio founded by television writer and legendary philanthropist, Mei Zi. Here we not only learn her incredible story of overcoming childhood hardships to become the founder and chairman of the motion picture Click for more

China: Falun Gong - the Spiritual Fugitives

"Recommended. The technical aspects of this documentary are impressive, particularly the treatment of the Chinese and English languages. The outstanding clear, bright colors, and well-edited street and park scenes, together with close-ups of the individual Falun Gong followers, makes for a good presentation in such Click for more

Inside China: Off the Beaten Path

"Highly Recommended. This is a very enjoyable and eye-opening documentary to watch, as two ordinary young men offer an extraordinary look at the China one doesn't get to see, unless you travel off the beaten path." -Natinoal Media Review
Two adventurers, Jeff Schiro and Bob Demyan, document a dream come Click for more

The New China: Shanghai, Shanghai

This documentary offers a fresh and original look at Shangahi, China, a harbor city that is developing at such a fast and breathtaking pace it is surpassing its "rival," Hong Kong. Not dwelling on the causes of China's economic boom, this program underscores the transformations, contrasts and exuberance of Shanghai's Click for more

The Village of Cui-Heng

Through a series of eleven passages, this program provides viewers a rare glimpse of a country where 3/4 of a billion people live in rural areas such as Cui-Heng, or Green Village. Produced by Misty Sheehan. 2010Dr/CL JSCA 60 min. Click for more

Women in China: Up Against the Wall

"Highly Recommended. Filmed on-location, this historic documentary withstands the test of time; it will be especially enlightening to viewers regarding the issues of China, women, and human rights." -National Media Review
"If there is one message that echoes forth from this conference, it is that human Click for more