Empress Wu: Evil Tyrant or Misunderstood Maverick?
This documentary examines Wu Zetian, the only woman in Chinese history to rule as emperor in her own right. Rising from lowly concubine to the pinnacle of power, she remains one of the most controversial figures the country has produced. The film weighs the competing images of her as a ruthless tyrant and a bold, capable maverick. Balanced and absorbing, it revisits the extraordinary reign of an unforgettable ruler. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.
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