Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks
“How Hong Kong kicked off a cinematic revolution”
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The fantastic story of how an ancient martial art, Chinese kung fu, conquered the world through the hundreds of films that were produced in Hong Kong over the decades, transformed Western action cinema and inspired the birth of cultural movements such as blaxploitation, hip hop music, parkour and Wakaliwood cinema.
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This documentary is a high-octane celebration of kung fu's global impact. It's a deep dive into how martial arts cinema shaped everything from hip-hop to Blaxploitation, feeling like a thrilling, informative masterclass for any film lover.
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