The Tank Man

Overview

On June 5, 1989, one day after Chinese troops expelled thousands of demonstrators from Tiananmen Square in Beijing, a solitary, unarmed protester stood his ground before a column of tanks advancing down the Avenue of Eternal Peace. Captured by Western photographers watching nearby, this extraordinary confrontation became an icon of the fight for freedom around the world. FRONTLINE investigates the mystery of the tank man — his identity, his fate, and his significance for the Chinese leadership.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 11, 2006

Original language

English

Director

Antony Thomas

Writer

Antony Thomas

Producer

David Fanning

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt0872938