The Mao Years, Part II of China: A Century of Revolution (1949-1976) offers a close but accessible investigation of Mao Zedong’s leadership as the “Great Helmsman” of Communist China. This documentary utilizes contemporary footage, investigating turns in Chinese Communist Party policies, from Marriage Reform, 100 Flowers Bloom, and subsequent Anti-Rightist Campaigns, Sino-Soviet and Sino-U.S. relations, the Great Leap Forward, the Cultural Revolution and its aftermath. Ideal for IB History HL students on the topic of Authoritarian States as well as undergraduate world history survey students studying communism. This film can be used as preparation for discussion, simulation, debate, and more. More information about the trilogy can be found here.