media - China censors Fahrenheit 9/11 before screening


China might for the first time import officially a documentary, reports state-news agency Xinhua proudly. Unfortunately, the award-winning documentary might have to be censored first, it adds. "Sources indicate there's a strong possibility some of the violent scenes will be cut if "Fahrenheit 9/11" is screened in China."
It reminds of the Chinese translation of the memoires of Hillary Clinton, that was also missing some more sensitive moments in her life. Fortunately, Fahrenheit 9/11 will be available widely in the whole of China by next week, with or without permission from the relevant film authorities.
I still have to explain my Chinese friends what the documentary is about, so it might not be a hit as big as it is in the US.