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Up the Yangtze

On a cruise ship navigating the Yangtze River, workers embark on a journey amidst the Three Gorges Dam, confronting the challenges of rising floodwaters and China's rapid modernization.

A luxury cruise boat navigates the Yangtze River, a mythic waterway in China, as the river is transformed by the construction of the world's largest hydroelectric dam. A young woman says goodbye to her family as the floodwaters rise towards their small homestead, providing a poignant backdrop to the documentary's exploration of life in modern China.

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Up the Yangtze: Where to Watch Online?

Currently, you have the opportunity to watch "Up the Yangtze" by streaming it on the following platforms: Kanopy. Additionally, viewers have the option to either rent or purchase "Up the Yangtze" on the following digital platforms: AppleTV.

Info about Up the Yangtze

Studio(s): Eye Steel Film, National Film Board of Canada (NFB)

Originally Released: United States, Sep 30, 2007

Production Countries: Canada, China

Box Office Gross: $1,029,211.00

Budget: $1,000,000.00

Genres:Documentary

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