Tibet: Cry of the Snow Lion

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Tibet: Cry of the Snow Lion

2003

1h 44m

Documentary

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This documentary by director Tom Peosay presents the history of Tibet under Chinese occupation. While the film depicts life at Buddhist monasteries that are closely associated with the mountainous region, it also shows other sides of the country, capturing the poverty found in the city of Lhasa, as well as sweeping shots of the expansive Tibetan wilderness. Many notable actors contribute their voices to the production, including Martin Sheen, Ed Harris and Susan Sarandon.

Critics Consensus

Makes no effort to do more than present one side of its story, but does it so passionately and persuasively that the viewer almost cannot help but be moved.

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Kevin Thomas

Los Angeles Times

04/15/2004

4/5

Harrowing and illuminating.

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Peter Howell

Toronto Star

04/09/2004

3/5

Makes a valuable contribution to our understanding of a people that the world must never be allowed to forget, no matter how much their oppressors would prefer us to do just that.

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Liam Lacey

Globe and Mail

04/08/2004

3/4

A passionate work of advocacy documentary.

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John A. Nesbit

Old School Reviews

03/07/2007

A

For an overview about the current situation in Tibet it's tough to beat Tom Peosay's documentary

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Don Willmott

Filmcritic.com

12/17/2004

4/5

preaches to the converted, but it preaches well and may serve to inspire more people to take action on behalf of Tibet

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

10/15/2004

A+

This incredible documentary, so excellently crafted, is both moving and informative.

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04/17/2011

The plight of the people at the top of the world...

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12/26/2010

Absolutely heartbreaking, yet absolutely inspiring...

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10/07/2010

Just watched it yesterday and wondered how America and other nations are silently watching the tyranny....

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05/21/2010

... The Buddhist 'Om Mani Padme Hum' (hail to the jewel in the lotus) was replaced by the Communist mantra 'long live Chairman Mao' ... That was the time Tibet entered its darkest chapter in history written in blood ... Powerful documentary film!

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05/09/2010

an eye opener, heart breaking docu film. help free tibet. peace to all.

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02/19/2010

Although I agree very much with the main point of the documentary, I loathed the way in which it was put together.

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Synopsis

This documentary by director Tom Peosay presents the history of Tibet under Chinese occupation. While the film depicts life at Buddhist monasteries that are closely associated with the mountainous region, it also shows other sides of the country, capturing the poverty found in the city of Lhasa, as well as sweeping shots of the expansive Tibetan wilderness. Many notable actors contribute their voices to the production, including Martin Sheen, Ed Harris and Susan Sarandon.

Director: Tom Peosay
Producer: Maria Florio, Victoria Mudd, Sue Peosay, Tom Peosay
Screenwriter: Victoria Mudd, Sue Peosay
Distributor: Artistic License
Production Co: Earthworks, Zambuling Pictures Inc.
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 19, 2003, Original
Release Date (DVD): Mar 1, 2007
Box Office (Gross USA): $577.8K
Runtime: 1h 44m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)