For nearly two decades now, China has been influencing how Hollywood operates. Film projects on topics that China does not like, such as a free Tibet or independentTaiwan, no longer get made, and prominent stars are dropped when they criticise the Middle Kingdom. A look behind the scenes at how the American dream machine is compromised bythe growing might of China.
Self - PEN America Director of Research
Self - cinema journalist
Self - US film producer
Self - ZDF correspondent in China
Self - HK film producer
For nearly two decades now, China has been influencing how Hollywood operates. Film projects on topics that China does not like, such as a free Tibet or independentTaiwan, no longer get made, and prominent stars are dropped when they criticise the Middle Kingdom. A look behind the scenes at how the American dream machine is compromised bythe growing might of China.
2024-06-01
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China VS Hollywood
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