More than just a film about the first Filipino American boxers…it’s an insightful exploration into the “first wave” of the Filipino American experience. Filipino men came to the U.S. not only as farm laborers, but as prize-winning boxers during the ’20s and ’30s. These Pinoy heroes were symbols of pride and hope for equality in an unwelcoming America. This documentary also reveals the contributions by Filipinos to the international boxing technique.
Toward the latter part of his life, George Balanchine talked about creating a "dictionary" of his technique, a visual reference for the students of ballet.
A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do.
Returning home with his father after a shopping expedition, Wong Fei-Hong is unwittingly caught up in the battle between foreigners who wish to export ancient Chinese artifacts and loyalists who don't want the pieces to leave the country.
Young lion prince Simba, eager to one day become king of the Pride Lands, grows up under the watchful eye of his father Mufasa; all the while his villainous uncle Scar conspires to take the throne for himself.
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