In 1952, a New Zealand Farmer makes an unthinkable journey to Communist China.
In 1952 a New Zealand Farmer makes an unthinkable journey to Communist China. A champion for freedom of speech, Bill Youren captures a vision of peace on his 8mm film camera, revealing a unique political perspective from this era. Building bridges through understanding culture and art became his life-long mission to safeguard the world from war.
Rialto Recommends: Building Bridges: Bill Youren’s Vision of Peace This true story proves a Kiwi farmer with an 8mm camera could do what diplomats only dreamed of — build bridges in the Cold War. Festival audiences hail Bill Youren’s remarkable journey as a reminder that peace can be planted with courage, culture, and film.
Cast
Kim Garrett, Paul Millar (Self), Roy Montgomery (Self), Geoff Robinson (Self)
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Language
English
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English
Country
New Zealand
Studio
Limelight