Waking the Green Tiger (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film
Released in 2011, Waking the Green Tiger is a documentary film directed by Gary Marcuse, running about 78 minutes. “A Green Movement Rises In China” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Seen through the eyes of activist, farmers and journalists, Waking the Green Tiger follows an extraordinary campaign to stop a huge dam project on the Upper Yangtze river in southwestern China. Featuring astonishing archival footage never seen outside China, and interviews with a government insider and witnesses, the documentary also tell the history of Chairman Mao's campaigns to conquer nature in the name of progress. An environmental movement takes root when a new environmental law is passed, and for the first time in China's history, ordinary citizens have the democratic right to speak out and take part in government decisions. Activist test this new freedom and save a river. The movement they trigger has the potential to transform China.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Magellan TV and Xive TV Documentaries Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waking the Green Tiger page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waking the Green Tiger (2011)?
- In US, Waking the Green Tiger is available to stream on Magellan TV and Xive TV Documentaries Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- When was Waking the Green Tiger released?
- Waking the Green Tiger was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.