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Filmmaker Lara Damiani highlights Tibet's long suffering non-violent freedom struggle with this documentary filmed over the course of twelve months in Tibet, India, Beijing, and Australia. Discover the unique history of the place known as "The Root of the World" by traveling back in time to study the Chinese occupation, and take a careful look at the events that culminated in the Tibet uprisings of 2008. From human rights abuses to political persecution and environmental concerns, this documentary presents a Tibet rarely experienced by outsiders.