The Shadow Circus: The CIA in Tibet (1998)

The Shadow Circus: The CIA in Tibet reveals for the first time this hitherto unknown chapter in Tibet's recent history – a tale that is both heroic and tragic.

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The Tibetan people are well known for being devoutly religious and peace-loving. Few, however, know that thousands of Tibetans took up arms against the invading forces of Communist China and for more than a decade waged a bitter and bloody guerrilla war of resistance. From the mid-1950s until 1969 the Tibetans were aided in their efforts by an unlikely ally: the CIA.

Director: Tenzing Sonam, Ritu Sarin
Runtime: 49 min
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Language: English, བོད་སྐད་།
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Tenzing Sonam, Ritu Sarin

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Shadow Circus: The CIA in Tibet about?
The Tibetan people are well known for being devoutly religious and peace-loving. Few, however, know that thousands of Tibetans took up arms against the invading forces of Communist China and for more than a decade waged a bitter and bloody guerrilla war of resistance. From the mid-1950s until 1969 the Tibetans were aided in their efforts by an unlikely ally: the CIA.
Who directed The Shadow Circus: The CIA in Tibet?
The Shadow Circus: The CIA in Tibet was directed by Tenzing Sonam, Ritu Sarin.
How long is The Shadow Circus: The CIA in Tibet?
The Shadow Circus: The CIA in Tibet has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).