Missing in Tibet (1999)

Narrated by Goldie Hawn and Peter Coyote, this film is about Nwawang Choephel, a Tibetan-born exile, who, on December 26, 1996, was sentenced to 18 years in prison by the Chinese authorities. Choephel was awarded a Fulbright scholarship to study ethnomusicology at Middlebury College, in Vermont. His research took him to Tibet to document and preserve traditional music and dance. In the midst of this research the Chinese authorities arrested him.

Director: Robin Garthwait
Runtime: 26 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Missing in Tibet about?
Narrated by Goldie Hawn and Peter Coyote, this film is about Nwawang Choephel, a Tibetan-born exile, who, on December 26, 1996, was sentenced to 18 years in prison by the Chinese authorities. Choephel was awarded a Fulbright scholarship to study ethnomusicology at Middlebury College, in Vermont. His research took him to Tibet to document and preserve traditional music and dance. In the midst of this research the Chinese authorities arrested him.
Who directed Missing in Tibet?
Missing in Tibet was directed by Robin Garthwait.
Who stars in Missing in Tibet?
Missing in Tibet stars Ngawang Choephel, Goldie Hawn, Peter Coyote.
How long is Missing in Tibet?
Missing in Tibet has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).