本片不是毛泽东的编年史、资料片，而是采取纪实与政论相结合的方式，在现实与历史、人物与事件、情感与理性、知识与评价相联系的层面上，用典型的侧面来塑造一个真实可信、血肉丰满的领袖形象，来反映中国革命与建设历程中的毛泽东一生。全片运用过去时与现在时相融合的结构方式，一方面运用大量的图片、影像资料，一方面在今天的日子里寻找毛泽东留下的痕迹，通过大量采访，复活了很多历史事件的细节，以及毛泽东性格中最生动的部分。

A timely exploration into the complex links between the U.S. and China. Interspersed with remarks from journalists and experts, All Eyes and Ears interweaves the stories of U.S. Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman, his adopted Chinese daughter, Gracie Mei, and blind legal advocate Chen Guangcheng as they find purpose, identity and resolve amid the two nations’ evolving relationship.

A timely exploration into the complex links between the U.S. and China. Interspersed with remarks from journalists and experts, All Eyes and Ears interweaves the stories of U.S. Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman, his adopted Chinese daughter, Gracie Mei, and blind legal advocate Chen Guangcheng as they find purpose, identity and resolve amid the two nations’ evolving relationship.

Fifty years ago, at the height of the Cold War, the USSR launched Sputnik, the first satellite to orbit the earth, bringing America to its knees in awe - then fear. Initially thrilling as a marvel of science, Sputnik was soon viewed by America a weapon of mass destruction.