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Amazing China

Name: Amazing China
Director: Tie Wei
Released: 2018
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

1.7/10

Minimal

2018

Director

Tie Wei

Runtime

90 minutes

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Amazing China serves as a celebratory account of state-led development and institutional success. The documentary prioritizes collective national progress and the effectiveness of national institutions over individualistic or subversive storytelling. The narrative structure reinforces existing social hierarchies rather than exploring overlapping aspects of identity. By focusing on large-scale successes and centralized leadership, the film upholds a traditional, institutionally-aligned perspective. Ultimately, the work functions as a tool for national cohesion, emphasizing a unified state identity that leaves little room for nuanced or diverse individual narratives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Amazing China have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The documentary does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters or stories. It highlights large-scale societal achievements and state-led progress, focusing on traditional social structures.

How does Amazing China portray gender?

Limited

Women may be involved in the economic advancements shown, but the narrative emphasizes centralized leadership. This reinforces traditional hierarchies rather than challenging gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Amazing China?

Fair

The film includes various ethnic groups within China. However, it presents these groups through a lens of national unity, emphasizing a cohesive state identity over individual minority voices.

How does Amazing China represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The film celebrates state institutions and patriotism. It promotes a single national morality centered on the strength of the state and centralized governance.

Does Amazing China include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no specific mention of individuals with disabilities. Therefore, there is no meaningful representation of people with disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Shows the diverse ethnic groups that make up the Chinese population within a national context.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and non-straight narratives.
Does not provide nuanced ability to act for ethnic minorities, favoring a singular national identity.
Reinforces traditional patriarchal leadership structures rather than exploring diverse gender roles.
Does not address or include the perspectives of individuals with disabilities.
Promotes a singular national morality that limits cultural and ideological variety.

Official Synopsis

Amazing China is a documentary film edited and produced based on the six-episode documentary series "Brilliant China" broadcasted on China Central Television (CCTV). The film is a joint production of China Central Television and China Film Co., Ltd. It premiered on March 2, 2018, in major cinemas across the People's Republic of China. The documentary highlights the achievements of the Communist Party of China (CPC) led by General Secretary Xi Jinping since the 18th National Congress of the CPC in 2012.

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