
Madame Mao: China's Feared First Lady
Hindsight
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The Battle of the Communists in China
Chang: There were people inside the industry who wanted to humiliate me. They'd get their comeuppance. My activism got me into some trouble. I spent a few months in jail for my commitment to the Communist cause. When I was released, a bit of luck finally came my way. The play was a huge hit. In Adol's house, my character Nora re-invents herself to survive. It was a character I really resonated with. He met Tang Na when he was 21 and they fell in love. She would one day become Madamal.
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