Bridge of Winds
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The Lisu people of Yunnan province in China live in a village carved out of a steep mountain gorge. Their only bridge to the outside world is a rope and pulley attached to a cable which crosses a raging river. One young family typifies their hard, cyclical, yet cheerful existence. Shows their family life, housing, terrace farming, market, school, and communal support.
Media Details
Runtime: 58 minutes
- Topic: Geography, Social Science
- Subtopic: China, Multiculturalism
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 1999
- Producer/Distributor: Filmakers Library, Inc
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