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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780767064682
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC
ISBN: 0767064682
Label: New Video Group
Manufacturer: New Video Group
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: New Video Group
Region Code: 1
Release Date: June 29, 2004
Running Time: 56 minutes
Sales Rank: 92820
Studio: New Video Group
Theatrical Release Date: 2002
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The whirling kicks and swift punches of Shaolin kung fu have been used to dazzling, choreographic effect in hundreds of Hong Kong action movies. The fascinating documentary Shaolin Ulysses: Kung Fu Monks in America looks at some real-world practitioners, monks who have chosen to bring kung fu and Zen Buddhism to America. The resulting juxtapositions are surreal. As a monk and his American disciple are interviewed in a Las Vegas Hooter's, the disciple throws an arm around one of the busty waitresses and declares this to be his temple; the monk looks on quizzically. Another monk has married a Catholic woman from Brooklyn; another talks about trading martial arts classes for guitar lessons on a Lollapalooza tour; another teaches kung fu to stocky police officers in Houston, Texas. These culture clashes are constantly surprising, but the monks' devotion to their craft is even more deeply engaging. --Bret Fetzer
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Rating:  -
some weird scenes. don't know how to rate this film. it's a well made docu but seems to be chinese pr.
Rating:  -
This DVD shows the possibility of harnessing the tremendous potential that lies in each one of us. With the dedicated practice of these methods under a master such as these venerable monks from Shaolin, one can tap into the source of much energy. One need not be a Kung Fu fighter to derive the benefits that the practice of such an art brings. The mere practice of it brings one's breath under control and thereby gives one greater control of one's thoughts.
As the documentary traces ... Read More
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This doc is ok. It could have been much more informative and is not all close to the truth of what is going on in these guys lives plus it is very outdated, which I guess is unavoidable. Alot of the shots of the actual Kung Fu have cheesy effects on them that make the action almost unseeable.
There were a few moments when the documentary got very interesting, but overall, it just seemed unprofessional and uninformative.
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The five monks seemed excited to establish Zen Buddhism temples in America and teach the Shaolin art. Each Monk demonstrates his special discipline and skills. The monks seemed excited for cultural exchange. Many of them toured various cities of America. One master maintains a connection with the Shaolin Temple in China and each year sends students to China.
The Shaolin movements are very evasive, attacking from various angles and retreating backwards. The Shaolin movements including ... Read More
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This is one of the most amazing documentaries that I have ever seen, and I am a documentary addict. I first saw this documentary on the PBS "Independent Lens" series, which is one of the finest shows on TV by the way. The physical and mental training involved in becoming a Shaolin monk is truly astounding. These are real Shaolin monks, not the cartoonish characters you see in those cheesy kungfu movies. These guys are beyond Bruce Lee even. You won't regret buying this DVD.
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