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The People’s Republic of Capitalism
The USC US-China Institute and USC School of Cinematic Arts will screen one hour of the four episode series. Koppel on Discovery producers will answer questions from the audience.
When:
June 17, 2008 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Where
Where:
In the wake of the catastrophic earthquake in China’s Sichuan province and on the eve of the Olympics this August in Beijing, Discovery Channel Managing Editor Ted Koppel presents Koppel on Discovery: The People’s Republic of Capitalism, a sweeping four-part series which examines modern China.
The USC U.S.-China Institute presents an advance screening of the documentary, followed by a question-and-answer session with some of the programs’ producers at the USC School of Cinematic Arts, Lucas Hall 108 on Tuesday, June 17, 2008. The documentary screening will begin at 7 pm, followed by the Q&A at 9 pm.
Ted Koppel describes Koppel on Discovery: The People’s Republic of Capitalism as "the most extensive project I’ve ever undertake." In each hour-long program, Koppel explores America’s economic relationship with China, as well as capitalism’s effect on the Chinese people. The series premieres on the Discovery Channel on Wednesday, July 9, at 10 pm (ET/PT) and continues for the next three nights at 10 pm through Saturday, July 12.
"The U.S. would have an easier time disentangling itself from Germany or France than from the Chinese,” said Koppel. “In fact, as one Chinese billionaire told me, 'China is the most business-friendly government in the world.' The kicker is, he's probably right. Chinese and American businesses are taking full advantage of it, and you have to wonder how either country would get along without the other.”
Based in southwestern China’s industrial hub of Chongqing, Koppel on Discovery: The People’s Republic of Capitalism is one year in the making, with in-depth programs which explore the interconnected economies of the two countries. The individual programs focus on China’s changing values as a result of urbanization, the role of the automobile in making the Chinese more mobile while saving some U.S. automakers from financial ruin, and the impact of corruption on China's economy and government efforts to reduce it.
The Koppel on Discovery production team and USC U.S.-China Institute specialists will be available for interviews before and after the screening.
Cost:
Free
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