Monkey King Looks West
Three classically-trained opera artists in New York's Chinatown work to preserve Chinese opera for young Chinese-Americans while managing daily immigrant life.
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Three classically-trained opera artists in New York's Chinatown work to preserve Chinese opera for young Chinese-Americans while managing daily immigrant life.
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In New York's Chinatown, three classically-trained Chinese opera artists strive to preserve their art form amid the challenges of immigrant life. They work various jobs to support themselves while dedicating their spare time to performing and teaching Chinese opera. Scenes from the classic work Monkey King Looks West serve as a metaphor for their efforts to engage young Chinese-Americans with their cultural heritage. The documentary runs for 43 minutes and was released in 1992.
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