Title Monkey king looks west / directed by Christine Choy Produced and written by Renee Tajima

Published New York, NY : Filmakers Library, 1992

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Description 1 online resource (42 minutes) Series Filmakers Library 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 Audience For High School; College; Adult audiences Notes Chinese, subtitles in English Print version record Subject Chinese Americans -- New York (State) -- New York Operas, Chinese. Chinese Americans New York (State) -- New York Genre/Form Documentary Documentary films Documentary. Form Streaming video Author Choy, Christine, director Tajima-Pena, Renee, screenplay writer

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