In 1985, Wham! were the first Western pop group to perform in communist China. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley’s two concerts in Beijing and Guangzhou introduced live Western pop to Chinese audiences and marked a turning point for the band. For Wham!, the tour was more than music; it was a bold move to capture American attention and launch them into global superstardom, and it worked.
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4Wham! 10 Days in China is showing in 3 cinemas in Los Angeles — next screening Tuesday 28 July at 18:00 at Art Theatre of Long Beach.
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What is Wham! 10 Days in China about?+
The film presents archival footage of the 1985 tour where the pop duo became the first Western group to perform in communist China.
Who directed Wham! 10 Days in China?+
Mike Christie directed this documentary.
Does the film utilize new source material?+
It features restored archival footage alongside personal interviews with Andrew Ridgeley and members of the touring party.
