Abstract:

"This 'pioneering piece of filmmaking' (Journal of Asian Studies) uses unique, never-before-shown personal film collections, archival photos, and diaries to explore the often controversial history of American missionaries in China during the 19th and 20th centuries. It examines the varied roles of evangelists, missionary teachers and doctors, and Christian social reformers and includes commentary by first-hand participants, children of missionaries, historians, and critics of the missionary movement. Produced by James Culp for the Film History Foundation."