The Other Half of the Sky: A China Memoir
Brief Synopsis
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Shirley MacLaine was invited by the Chinese government to bring a group of seven American women with her for a tour of the Chinese mainland. The women, who were of different races, ages, and economic levels, were accompanied by government guides and went to Beijing, Shanghai, Canton, and Hangchow. H
Cast & Crew
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Shirley Maclaine
Director
Shirley Maclaine
Herself
Shirley Maclaine
Other
Shirley Maclaine
Screenplay
Shirley Maclaine
Executive Producer
Aviva Slesin
Editor
Film Details
Also Known As
Other Half of the Sky: A China Memoir
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1974
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 14m
Synopsis
Shirley MacLaine was invited by the Chinese government to bring a group of seven American women with her for a tour of the Chinese mainland. The women, who were of different races, ages, and economic levels, were accompanied by government guides and went to Beijing, Shanghai, Canton, and Hangchow. Highlights of their tour include seeing farms, homes, schools, day care centers, and a Caesarian childbirth using acupuncture for anesthesia.
Film Details
Also Known As
Other Half of the Sky: A China Memoir
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1974
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 14m
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Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States 1974
Shirley MacLaine makes a guest appearance in the film.
Released in United States 1974
