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This video contrasts the rich heritage of Chinese opera with the day-to-day realities of its emigre performers in New York's Chinatown. Depicts the efforts of three classically-trained opera artists to keep alive their revered art form in the United States. Includes scenes of the classic work...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Filmakers Library, inc
Other Authors: Choy, Christine, Tajima-Pena, Renee, Lu, Lisa, Chow, Alan, Chang, I Peng
Format: Video VHS
Language:English
Chinese
Language Notes:Chinese dialog with English subtitles.
Published: New York : Filmakers Library, 1989.
Series:Award winning films and videos.
Subjects:
Operas, Chinese.
Chinese American artists > New York (State) > New York.
Chinatown (New York, N.Y.)
Chinese > United States > Social life and customs.
Documentary films.
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Summary:This video contrasts the rich heritage of Chinese opera with the day-to-day realities of its emigre performers in New York's Chinatown. Depicts the efforts of three classically-trained opera artists to keep alive their revered art form in the United States. Includes scenes of the classic work, The Monkey King Looks West.
Item Description:Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videocassette (42 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
Format:VHS.
Awards:Asian American International Film Festival, 1990; Hawaii International Film Festival, 1990.