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The Magical Life of Long Tack Sam (2003)

Long Tack Sam was an internationally renowned Chinese acrobat and magician. He overcame isolation, poverty, cultural and linguistic barriers, extreme racism and world wars to become one of the most successful vaudeville acts of his time. His showmanship was unrivalled, yet he refused to appear in movies because of the way Chinese were portrayed at the time. A celebration of the spirit of Long Tack Sam's magic and art, this richly textured first person road movie is an exhilarating testament to his legacy and a prismatic tour through the 20th Century. It all begins in a small village in China... https://www.nfb.ca/film/the_magical_life_of_long_tack_sam/

Directing:
  • Ann Marie Fleming
Writing:
Stars:
Release Date: Wed, Jan 01, 2003

Rating: 5/10 by 1 users

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Language:
普通话
English
Runtime: 01 hour 30 minutes
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0

Plot Keyword: show business, magic show, family history, vaudeville, woman director, vaudeville act, vaudeville performer, chinese immigrant, magician, vaudeville troupe, stage magic

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