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.
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
Release Date: November 15, 1998
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).