The Revolutionary

The Revolutionary follows the life of Sidney Rittenberg, an American who spent over 30 years in China and became a key figure in the Chinese communist revolution. From his early days as a student of philosophy to his later years as a political activist, Rittenberg's journey is a powerful exploration of the human spirit and the quest for meaning in a rapidly changing world. Against the backdrop of the Cultural Revolution, Rittenberg grapples with the harsh realities of political upheaval and personal sacrifice, raising questions about the nature of revolution and the true cost of ideology. With a unique blend of archival footage and personal reflection, The Revolutionary offers a fascinating look at a pivotal moment in history, and the man who found himself at the center of it all.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Revolutionary include Twilight of the Yakuza, For the Love of Spock, My Stolen Revolution, From One Second to the Next.