Asia Insight Season 8 Episode 1 Democracy Through Laughter: Myanmar 2019
For nearly half a century starting in 1962, Myanmar was under military rule. Criticism of the government was brutally suppressed. Political satire was the one of only voices citizens had to call for democracy. One person leading the satirical movement is Pan Thee. Political satire was once permitted in the country under the Burmese monarchy, but military rule turned even traditional satire into a target, forcing Pan Thee to flee abroad to continue his work. Even after the change in government of 2016, the army wields enormous political power in Myanmar. Pan Thee has returned home and is helping young performers make the call for true democracy. How have comedians used satire to drive a political movement? Trace Myanmar's route to democracy through laughter.
- Released: 2019-01-25
- Runtime: 30 minutes
- Genre: Documentary, News
- Stars: lae astra
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10. Protecting Asian Elephants in Laos 2019-04-19
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11. Guardians of Taiwan's Migrant Mothers 2019-05-03
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12. The "War on Drugs" in the Philippines 2019-05-24
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13. Let There Be Neon Light: Hong Kong 2019-06-14
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14. Running for Cash in China 2019-06-21
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16. Fishing with Dolphins: Myanmar 2019-07-12
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18. A New Esports Hub: Hong Kong 2019-07-26
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20. Performing Your Story in China 2019-08-09
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23. Hongkongers Seeking Freedom in Taiwan 2019-10-04
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24. Taiwan's Bookstore Revolution 2019-10-25
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25. From Trash to Treasure: Indonesia 2019-11-15
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26. Extras in China: The Hengdian Drifters 2019-11-22
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