Tug of war : the story of Taiwan / written, produced and directed by Judith Vecchione ; WGBH Educational Foundation
- Additional Titles
- Story of Taiwan
- Published
- [University Park, Pennsylvania?] : [Producer not identified], [2023]
- Physical Description
- 1 videodisc (87 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
- Additional Creators
- Vecchione, Judith, Ciccarelli, Betty, WGBH Video (Firm), and WGBH Educational Foundation
- Language Note
- Narration in English; with spoken Chinese translated to spoken English.
- Summary
- "Is Taiwan an independent nation, or is it a 'breakaway province' that still belongs to China? After decades of turmoil and struggle, the issue remains undecided. When Chinese missile fire erupted off the Taiwan coast in 1996, once again, peace in Asia hung in the balance. And as U.S. warships patrolled the Taiwan Strait, it was a grim reminder of America's close connection with this explosive story. Drawing on rare archival film and photographs, [this film] explains why control over this bustling island 90 miles off the mainland is so pivotal to both sides ... and to the world. It traces a century of conflict across the Taiwan Strait, presenting interviews that show the passionate feelings on all sides and give unparalleled insight into one of the world's most intense hotspots"--Container
- Subject(s)
- Genre(s)
- Note
- This disc is a recorded DVD and may not play on all DVD players or drives.
Originally issued on VHS videocassette by WGBH Boston Video in 1998.
Use copy of video content now fragile in original format. Media conversion undertaken based on Fair Use analysis. Copy created July, 2023.
Penn State use only. Not for interlibrary loan. - Creation/Production Credits Note
- Editor, Betty Ciccarelli ; associate producer, Chien-Chi Huang ; camera, David South ; sound, Eric Fever ; composer, Jason Kao Hwang.
- Participant/Performer Note
- Narrator, Deborah Wren.
- Technical Details
- DVD-R.
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