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I Was There: Kate Adie on Tiananmen Square

2018·Movie
69
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High energy, immersive world, no humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, a real life story, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

In a long-form interview, Kate recalls how she was wounded by gunfire and narrowly escaped death herself as she and her cameraman remained in the line of fire while an estimated 2,000 pro-democracy demonstrators were shot down by Chinese government troops. Kate reviews the reports she made on the ground, with additional insight from leading historian Professor Steve Tsang, and draws on the BBC's archive to assess how film-makers have portrayed China before and after the upheaval.
Historical AccountJournalistic InvestigationPolitical ViolenceTiananmen Square MassacreEyewitness TestimonyTragic EventSocial CommentaryViolent RepressionBBC Archive

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Is I Was There: Kate Adie on Tiananmen Square worth watching?

69
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is I Was There: Kate Adie on Tiananmen Square rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is I Was There: Kate Adie on Tiananmen Square?

0 h 59 min

I Was There: Kate Adie on Tiananmen Square runs 0 h 59 min.

Is I Was There: Kate Adie on Tiananmen Square based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is I Was There: Kate Adie on Tiananmen Square in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.