Lady Meng Jiang: The legend of the woman who outwitted an evil emperor - Juwen Zhang
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Long ago, an emperor decided to build a great wall to protect his new empire and ensure his power. He ordered men across China to leave their homes and submit to the grueling labor required for its construction. As years passed and the wall grew, few returned home. But one worker’s death spelled trouble for the wall. Juwen Zhang shares the myth of the heartbroken Lady Meng Jiang and her sabotage.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator
- Juwen Zhang
- Director
- Raghav Arumugam, Jagriti Khirwar
- Narrator
- Alexandra Panzer
- Composer
- Salil Bhayani, cAMP Studio
- Sound Designer
- Amanda P.H. Bennett, cAMP Studio
