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They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain (2012)

They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain (2012)

“Asia’s rice bowl.” That was the name of Burma (now called Myanmar) some time ago. Now isolated and under stern military rule, Burma has lagged behind other Asian nations. What this documentary shows is the rich history of Burma, its strong Buddhist traditions, and its struggle against occupiers. When it comes to revealing the many […]

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