Review of They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain (2012) by Charles C — 30 Jan 2013

Excellent overview of a wonderful people and beautiful country. Some of the things in the film are already dated, because much has changed over the past couple of years. However, the core issues raised about education, healthcare, and poverty are still highly relevant. The historical background on Burma and the overview of Burmese Buddhism is also great.

I only wish the author could have spent more time investigating and reporting on the even more desperate plight of the ethnic minorities - the Chin, Kachin, etc.