Synopsis

"Dancing in Amdo" takes the viewer inside China for an unprecedented, in-depth look at the current state of the Tibet Autonomous Region from the perspective of Tibetans living within China and those living in exile in India. In never-before seen interviews, officials of the People's Republic of China offer their perspectives on the relationship between China, Tibet and the Tibetan today, and explain their efforts to preserve Tibetan culture. "Dancing in Amdo" also explores freedom of Buddhist religious practice in China from the perspective of monks living and practicing in today's Tibet. In addition, officials of the Tibetan Government in Exile, Buddhist monks, teachers, artists and other exiled Tibetans describe the challenges they face as they strive to save Tibetan culture while living as refugees in India.