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Who was Confucius? - Bryan W. Van Norden

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Most people recognize his name and know that he is famous for having said something, but considering the long-lasting impact his teachings have had on the world, very few people know who Confucius really was, what he really said... and why. Bryan W. Van Norden reveals the man behind the mystery.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Bryan W. Van Norden
Animator
Tomás Pichardo-Espaillat
Script Editor
Amy Adkins
Composer
Cem Misirlioglu
Narrator
Addison Anderson

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