The Children of Soong Ching Ling (1985)

The Children of Soong Ching Ling is a 1984 Canadian short documentary film directed by Gary Bush. It is about the humanitarian work in support of children by Mrs. Soong Ching-ling, or Madame Sun Yat-sen, in particular the orphanage she sponsored. China has 350 million children under the age of 15. Understanding their problems is essential to understanding China. This revealing documentary vividly conveys the experiences China's children are undergoing and shows how the Chinese are attempting to provide their children with the health, education and skills they will need in the modern world. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.

Director: Gary Bush
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Shelly Hamer
Production: Gary Bush Productions[, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Soong Ching Ling Children's Foundation of Canada
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Children of Soong Ching Ling about?
The Children of Soong Ching Ling is a 1984 Canadian short documentary film directed by Gary Bush. It is about the humanitarian work in support of children by Mrs. Soong Ching-ling, or Madame Sun Yat-sen, in particular the orphanage she sponsored. China has 350 million children under the age of 15. Understanding their problems is essential to understanding China. This revealing documentary vividly conveys the experiences China's children are undergoing and shows how the Chinese are attempting to provide their children with the health, education and skills they will need in the modern world. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
Who directed The Children of Soong Ching Ling?
The Children of Soong Ching Ling was directed by Gary Bush.
How long is The Children of Soong Ching Ling?
The Children of Soong Ching Ling has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
What genre is The Children of Soong Ching Ling?
The Children of Soong Ching Ling is a Documentary film.
Where was The Children of Soong Ching Ling produced?
The Children of Soong Ching Ling was produced in Canada.