Monkey king looks west / directed by Christine Choy Produced and written by Renee Tajima.
This colorful production contrasts the rich heritage of Chinese opera with the day-to-day realities of its emigréperformers in New York's Chinatown. It depicts the efforts of three classically-trained opera artists to keep alive their revered art form for the generation of young Chinese-America...
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| Format: | Streaming video |
| Language: | Chinese |
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New York, NY :
Filmakers Library,
1992.
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| Online Access: | Click to access this resource online |
| Summary: | This colorful production contrasts the rich heritage of Chinese opera with the day-to-day realities of its emigréperformers in New York's Chinatown. It depicts the efforts of three classically-trained opera artists to keep alive their revered art form for the generation of young Chinese-Americans who would otherwise not be exposed to their tradition.In the time-worn pattern of immigrant life, they spend their days grinding out a living. In their spare time each performs and teaches Chinese opera. Scenes from the classic work Monkey King Looks West stand as a metaphor for cultural survival. |
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| Item Description: | Originally released as DVD. Title from resource description page (viewed May 24, 2011). |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (43 min.). |
| Audience: | For High School; College; Adult audiences. |