Beijing 2022 will give China a global platform to attempt to gloss over extreme human rights abuses and legitimise the occupation of Tibet. But you don’t need to watch!
We have put together a library of films, books, music, podcasts, and other information to ensure that you can find out more about Tibet, East Turkistan, Hong Kong, and human rights in China.
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In this particular time of human history, where cultural heritages, morality and brotherhood have been humiliated; a grandmother from a remote place sends a message of peace, respect and generosity.
Mukaddas Mijit was born in Urumchi, the capital of East Turkistan.
Transcending Fear, by award-winning director Wenjing Ma, is a heart-wrenching story about Gao’s dilemma when he is forced to choose between his lifelong quest for justice and his love for his family.
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In 2018 Tashi Wangchuk was sentenced to five years in prison after being featured in this New York Times video report in which he spoke about his campaign about Tibetan language education. He was released in January 2021.
Excerpts from twenty of the interviews, including a self-recorded interview of the filmmaker himself, are included in the 25-minute film.
Dhondup Wangchen escaped into exile in 2017 and has recently launched a project called ‘My Olympic Oath‘
She and her crew experienced China’s Orwellian surveillance and harassment first-hand, and captured chilling hidden-camera footage of eight Uighur men detained by police in the middle of the night. They spoke with members of the Uighur community about their experience in these camps, and about China’s attempts to silence their history and lifestyle.
The iconic image of the Tank Man, captured by Western photographers, was one China never wanted the world to see. In 2006, FRONTLINE investigated the mystery of the Tank Man — his identity, his fate, and his significance.
Tenzin Tsetan Choklay was born to Tibetan refugees in India, and was raised in Dharamshala where he was a student at Tibetan Children’s Village. He then graduated at Punjab University in Chandigarh, and later joined the Academy of Film and Television, Delhi. In 2005, he was awarded a scholarship at the Busan International Film Festival to study at the Korean Academy of Film Arts, one of South Korea’s premiere film schools.
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Discussing the ongoing Hong Kong protests and his fight for democracy in the special administrative region, Wong is optimistic about his latest clash with authorities, saying, “even if we can’t win this battle, we might win the war.”
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This event aroused strong indignation of the netizens and people from all over the country went to Mawei District People‘s Court in Fuzhou to express their support. This event becomes a landmark event of modern Chinese citizens movement.
Pema Tseden was born in Guide County, Qinghai, in December 1969. He graduated from Northwest University for Nationalities, where he majored in Tibetan Language and Literature. After graduation, he worked as a primary school teacher and a civil servant. Then he pursued advanced studies at China’s most prestigious film school, Beijing Film Academy, where he became the Academy’s first-ever Tibetan student.
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Authorities there insist they are just training schools. But the BBC’s visit uncovers important evidence about the nature of the system and the conditions for the people inside it.
Over eighteen months we are party to the day-to-day agonies of a God King as he tries to strike a balance between his own personal vows as a Buddhist and the realpolitik required to bring China to the negotiating table. The result is extraordinary and historic.
The film covers the 2008 Tibetan unrest, including Buddhists’ protests in Lhasa and the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Ritu was born in New Delhi. After graduating from Miranda House, Delhi University, she did her MFA in film and video from the California College of Arts.
Tenzing was born in Darjeeling to Tibetan refugee parents. He graduated from St Stephen’s College, Delhi University, and then studied broadcast journalism at the University of California, Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism.
After the 2008 Uprising in Tibet, there was an upsurge in online activity about asserting Tibetan identity. “New Generation” by Yudrug demonstrates that this pride in Tibetan identity has translated to music as well. Furthermore, this pride is imbued with elements of cool and confidence.
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Dolanliqlar parisda. Mekit Dolan muqamchilirining 2013- yili 4- aydiki Paris sepiridin qisqa korunushler. Ular “Maison des culture du monde” (Dunya Medeniyetliri Oyi) ning teklivi bilen, Paris ning merkizige jaylashqan Théaâre de la ville (Sheherlik Tiyatirkhana) gha kilip tarihi ehmiyetlik bir kichilik oyun qoydi. Bu tiyatir Paris diki qedimi tiyatirlaning biri bolup, Dolanliqlar uyghurlar uchun tunji qedemni basti.
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To Hong Kong people: We are a group of Hong Kong cultural and artistic workers. We believe in condensing the notes into a movement. Spreading music can bring people together. The liberation of Hong Kong, the revolution of the times.
“May Glory Return to Hong Kong” Orchestra and Choir Edition
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ANU are two young Tibetans who make brilliant pop music in Tibetan language. It would not be an understatement to say that the song “Fly” has taken the Tibet world by storm, both on and offline and both inside Tibet and outside. It’s arguably the most ubiquitous Tibetan song since New Generation came out in 2010.
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Commit to #NoBeijing2022 by not watching the 2022 Winter Olympics in China and taking part in the #IWillNotWatch campaign. This playlist features work from Tibetan, Uyghur and Hong Kong artists.
He recounts a childhood in exile in a desolate place known as ‘Little Siberia’, his move to America as a young man and eventual return home, then his rise from unknown to art-world superstar and international human rights activist – and how his work has been shaped by living under a totalitarian regime.
The blog is a fantastic library of music, writing, poetry, and analysis.
