Documentary Chronicling the coverage of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests with discussion lead by director Michael Streissguth
Join us on April 24th at 5pm for a special showing of the documentary Tiananmen Tonight with discussion lead by director Michael Streissguth. This film chronicles the coverage of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests . It highlights the journalistic courage of a team, including then correspondent Dan Rather, as they navigate hostile conditions to report on the student -led pro-democracy movement.
Michael Streissguth co-directed this film with Bestor Cram.
Michael Streissguth’s 25th anniversary coverage of the CBS/China story for The Washington Post inspired this film. He has directed documentary films and written numerous books, including City on the Edge: Hard Choices in the American Rust Belt. Cram and Streissguth last collaborated on the award-winning film Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison.
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | History | Films | Adult Programs |
From Utica Route 5 west to Chittenango. Left on 13 south to Cazenovia. Route 13 joins Route 20 in Cazenovia. Library is across Route 20 from Route 13 on left. Library is located on Route 20 - third building East of traffic signal on South side. White Greek Revival building with pillars. Parking behind the library.
