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Urban Dragons: Non-Asian Masters of Chinese Martial Arts
With Kamau Hunter and Jose Figueroa in person
Sunday, December 16, 2:00 p.m. 2007, 70 mins. Video. World Premiere. Directed by Kamau Hunter. Produced by Jose Figueroa and Kamau Hunter. This new documentary surveys the history and changing face of Chinese martial arts in urban America. Following the screening, martial arts masters featured in the film and filmmakers Kamau Hunter and Jose Figueroa will be present for a discussion moderated by series curator Warrington Hudlin.
Program Information
The martial arts film is the world’s most popular cinematic genre. There were once at least a half-dozen cinemas in New York City where martial-arts films were shown on the big screen. Alas, the Music Palace, the Sun Sing, the Pagoda, the Rosemary, the Canal Cinema, and the Bijou have all closed their doors. Moving Image is pleased to provide New Yorkers the opportunity to once again see these films on the big screen, showcasing works from China, Japan, Korea, and elsewhere.
Warrington Hudlin http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0399738/, Guest Curator