Pui Chan: Kung Fu Pioneer (2012)
85 min
Step into the extraordinary life of a Chinese immigrant who overcame the challenges to achieve the American dream. This biography follows the path of a young boy who learns the value of hard work and perseverance through kung fu training. He escapes the harshness of political oppression, bravely ventures out on his own, and embraces opportunity in a new land. The now highly recognized Grandmaster Pui Chan is one of the pioneers responsible for bringing traditional kung fu to America. He built his first kung fu temple in America, and leads and internationally renowned martial arts system across the world. Pui's eldest daughter and successor Mimi Chan confronts a new set of challenges, trying to keep the traditional values alive in an increasingly modernized era.
- Release date
- September 1, 2012
- Country of origin
- United States
- Music
- Marky Spark
Cast
- Mimi Chan as Narrator
- Pui Chan as Self
- Margaret Suzy Wong Chan as Self
- Oscar Agramonte as Self
- Marcus Chinfatt as Self
- Frank Chin as Self
- George Kee II as Self
- Paul Kwan as Self
- Bob Rosen as Self
- Tu Truong as Self
Crew
- Mimi Chan · Director
- Rani Matuk · Writer
- Kevin Won · Writer
- Mimi Chan · Producer
- Marky Spark · Composer
- Michael Ferrara · Cinematographer
- Mimi Chan · Editor