China is currently undergoing one of the fastest transformations in history. As the country pushes to urbanize and grow its middle class, many are making the move to the city. The effects of both globalization and urbanization can be felt in even the most secluded rural villages.

You can see these shifts on the big screen during Vancouver’s premier documentary film festival, coming up on May 2, 2014. These documentaries, along with more films shot in China, make up this year’s DOXA’s Changing China genre.

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