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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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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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