The Magical Life of Long Tack Sam

The Magical Life of Long Tack Sam

Starts:

Wednesday, May 18
7:00 PM

Ends:

Wednesday, May 18
9:00 PM


This feature documentary offers a whimsical tour through the history of Chinese magicians and performers in the Western world. Long Tack Sam was an internationally renowned Chinese acrobat and magician who overcame isolation, poverty, cultural and linguistic barriers and extreme racism to become one of the most successful acts of his time. Filmmaker Ann Marie Fleming travels the globe searching for the story of her great-grandfather.

Screenings:
Wednesday May 18 at 7:00

Join Filmmaker Ann Marie Fleming for a Q & A via Skype, following the film.

The Magical Life of Long Tack Sam is part of our larger thematic series: Asian Canadian Film

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Event Location

Garneau Theatre
8712 109 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2L5

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