The World's Largest Human Migration

Season 24 Episode 13

Millions of migrant workers make their way home.

Every year, 130 million migrant workers in China make their way home for New Year celebrations. In this dramatic clip from 'Last Train Home,' the Zhangs brave massive crowds of people and long lines in order to travel home and see their children.

AIR DATE 9/26/11

A Mother Leaves Her Child for Work in the City

A Mother Leaves Her Child for Work in the City

Arguments with Police

Arguments with Police

The World's Largest Human Migration

The World's Largest Human Migration

Interviews at Guangzhou Train Station

Interviews at Guangzhou Train Station

Last Train Home - Filmmaker Interview

Last Train Home - Filmmaker Interview

How Can There Be Any Feelings?

How Can There Be Any Feelings?

We Work Far Away From Home

We Work Far Away From Home

Huilong Village on Chinese New Year

Huilong Village on Chinese New Year

A Mother Leaves Her Child for Work in the City

A Mother Leaves Her Child for Work in the City

Arguments with Police

Arguments with Police

The World's Largest Human Migration

The World's Largest Human Migration

Interviews at Guangzhou Train Station

Interviews at Guangzhou Train Station

Last Train Home - Filmmaker Interview

Last Train Home - Filmmaker Interview

How Can There Be Any Feelings?

How Can There Be Any Feelings?

We Work Far Away From Home

We Work Far Away From Home

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Monday, Jun 23 at 10:02pm TPT 2
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