The Humble Force

Filmed on a 15,000 km journey through China in 1979, this documentary captures a country in transition: one where billboards are emerging on the streets of Shanghai, while commune workers still toil in the countryside. The film compiles images of people and landscape to observe China's then-recent emergence from the repressive Cultural Revolution; including memories from long-term resident, Kiwi Rewi Alley. Named after a description by Alley of China, it was made alongside companion documentary: Gung Ho: Rewi Alley of China. 

Key Cast & Crew

John Maynard

Producer

Geoff Steven

Writer, Director

Geoff Chapple

Writer

Annie Collins

Editor

Graham Morris

Sound

Leon Narbey

Camera