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A Song for Tibet

1991 56 min
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Filmed in the Indian Himalayas and in Canada, A Song for Tibet tells the dramatic story of the efforts by Tibetans in exile, including the Dalai Lama, to save their homeland and preserve their heritage against overwhelming odds. Since the invasion of their territory by China in the late 1950s, Tibetans have been struggling for cultural and political survival.

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A Song for Tibet

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Filmed in the Indian Himalayas and in Canada, A Song for Tibet tells the dramatic story of the efforts by Tibetans in exile, including the Dalai Lama, to save their homeland and preserve their heritage against overwhelming odds. Since the invasion of their territory by China in the late 1950s, Tibetans have been struggling for cultural and political survival.

This work contains scenes of violence. Viewer discretion is advised.
  • director
    Anne Henderson
  • editing
    Anne Henderson
  • producer
    Anne Henderson
    Kent Martin
    Abbey Jack Neidik
  • executive producer
    Abbey Jack Neidik
    Colin Neale
  • associate producer
    Ali Kazimi
  • cinematography
    Ali Kazimi
  • script
    Anne Henderson
    Erna Buffie
  • animation camera
    Pierre Landry
    Lynda Pelley
  • sound
    Hans Oomes
    Diane Carrière
    Juan Gutiérrez
  • sound editing
    Jackie Newell
    Danuta Klis
  • music
    Neil Smolar

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Ages 14 to 17
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Start by examining issues related to the following key words: Tibet, exile, Dalai Lama, Buddhism, genocide. Point out the many changes that took place in Tibet in 1959 after Chinese occupation. Discuss the consequences of the ensuing Tibetan exile to India and Canada. Talk about the Dalai Lama’s visit to Ottawa in 1991, the message he delivered to Tibetans in exile, and the lack of support from the Canadian government.
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