: This PBS documentary uses eyewitness reflections and secret documents to trace the seven-week protest. It is available on PBS.org and the PBS App.
For those seeking a structured narrative of the events, several major broadcasters have compiled exclusive clips into full-length documentaries available for streaming: tiananmen square 1989 video exclusive
: Other archives, such as those from the ABC News archive , have released clips showing the "joy and optimism" of the weeks preceding the massacre, documenting a peaceful side of the movement that is often overshadowed by the final crackdown. Where to Watch Comprehensive Documentaries : This PBS documentary uses eyewitness reflections and
: A full FRONTLINE documentary exploring the identity and impact of the lone protestor who stood before a column of tanks on June 5, 1989. Digital Archives and Stock Footage Where to Watch Comprehensive Documentaries : A full
The most significant recent addition to the historical record is the leak of . General Xu was the commander of the 38th Group Army who famously refused to lead his troops into the capital to crush the student-led demonstrations.
: Canadian journalist Arthur Kent released a 13-minute restored film titled Black Night In June . The footage captures the frantic moments as the PLA opened fire on protestors in the central square, showing the "heavily-armed machine of repression" in high definition for the first time.
: A meticulously researched film that focuses on the political attitudes and the silencing of moderates during the movement.