If you're looking for historical accuracy then perhaps THE EAST IS RED isn't quite the film for you. This is a lavish filmed musical featuring a cast of hundreds as they tell the story of the rise of Chairman Mao and the peace and harmony he brought to China. A kind of potted history of Chinese in the 20th century, if you will, and perhaps the most biased production I've ever seen outside of North Korea. The Maoists and the people of China are untouchable in their greatness, while everyone else - including Chiang Kai-shek and pretty much every foreign power - is evil and imperialist. This is a lavish production indeed, with great choreography and endless rousing songs, but I found that there's only so much you can take of this kind of thing.
Review of The East is Red
