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The lives and ambitions of five Shaolin monks who bring kungfu to America from the temples of ChinaThe famous fighting monks of China’s ancient Shaolin Temple have seen a resurgence in recent years – aided in part by popular movies and music – that has taken them throughout the world. The documentary Shaolin Ulysses follows the odyssey of a group of five Shaolin kungfu monks who came as immigrants to America during the 1990s. Their stories are as individual and varied as they are. All were Buddhist monks and kungfu stars at the famous Shaolin Monastery – the birthplace of Zen Buddhism and kungfu – but each has made a pilgrimage to America in search of something different. From Vegas shows to Olympic dreams to temples in Flushing, Queens, the film explores the cultural interface of Shaolin kungfu, Zen Buddhism, and America. Obliquely it poses the question, will Shaolin change America, or will America change Shaolin?  Shaolin Ulysses: Kungfu Monks in America
Release Year: 2008 Duration: 54 min Availability:
Related: History, International, Life & Culture, Sports & Hobbies, ITVS, PBS The famous fighting monks of China’s ancient Shaolin Temple have seen a resurgence in recent years – aided in part by popular movies and music – that has taken them throughout the world. The documentary Shaolin Ulysses follows the odyssey of a group of five Shaolin kungfu monks who came as immigrants to America during the 1990s. Their stories are as individual and varied as they are. All were Buddhist monks and kungfu stars at the famous Shaolin Monastery – the birthplace of Zen Buddhism and kungfu – but each has made a pilgrimage to America in search of something different. From Vegas shows to Olympic dreams to temples in Flushing, Queens, the film explores the cultural interface of Shaolin kungfu, Zen Buddhism, and America. Obliquely it poses the question, will Shaolin change America, or will America change Shaolin? Directors Martha Burr Mei-Juin Chen Writer Martha Burr Michael Cho (additional material) Producers Martha Burr Mei-Juin Chen Report a Technical Issue If you're having any difficulties viewing the film or have any playback-related technical questions, contact us using our general feedback page.
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Posted 08/05/09 by Albert Ortega
I always wanted to learn real shaolin from a shaolin monk. I was wonering if not just wushu preforming art but traditional shaolin still taught. if I would go to shaolin in song mt. Posted 07/25/09 by flaggirl
The video was inspiring and I can not wait to see Shaolin Kungfu in the Olympics. It looks like it would be a great sport to have in the olympics and very spiritual. |
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