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Master Qi And The Monkey King (2010)

  
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Preserving the idiosyncratic style of Peking Opera for Western audiences even as its popularity wanes in China, Qi Shu Fang is celebrated in this documentary for her compelling talents and illustrious career. The film not only recounts her fascinating life story, but chronicles the difficult journey she and other members of her opera company (including her husband) came to America to both assimilate and retain their authentic artistic identities. 81 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English and Mandarin; Subtitles: English; biographies; photo gallery. In English and Mandarin with English subtitles.
 
SKU: D08501
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Category:
Documentary
Director:
Alan Govenar
Rated:
NR
Color:
Color
Format: 
Widescreen
Closed Captioned:
 No
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