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Pui Chan: Kung Fu Pioneer (2012)
Directed by Mimi Chan
Documentary · 1h 25m
Step into the extraordinary life of a Chinese immigrant who overcame the challenges to achieve the American dream. This biography follows the path of a young boy who learns the value of hard work and perseverance through kung fu training. He escapes the harshness of political oppression, bravely ventures out on his own, and embraces opportunity in a new land. The now highly recognized Grandmaster Pui Chan is one of the pioneers responsible for bringing traditional kung fu to America. He built his first kung fu temple in America, and leads and internationally renowned martial arts system across the world. Pui's eldest daughter and successor Mimi Chan confronts a new set of challenges, trying to keep the traditional values alive in an increasingly modernized era.
Cast
Crew
- Director
- Mimi Chan
- Writer
- Mimi Chan, Oscar Agramonte
Details
- Release date
- 2012-09-01
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- EN
- Spoken languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Production
- Wah Lum Films