Summary of Our Project:
This is the story of one of the oldest Tai Chi clubs in America and brings to light old and new footage of a club that began as private in the lower east side of New York City and has thrived on passing on the teachings of Chinese traditional martial art systems for 40 years. Lively documented stories tells the world of the practitioner's passions, talents, struggles, dedications, and their peace of mind.
Director/Producer Statement:
This documentary film represents humanity, love, friendship and culture in the practice of martial arts and Tai Chi, which has been quite silenced, or not deeply looked at by our society. The film shares the true stories from the perspective of those who live with and are dedicated to martial arts and Tai Chi practice, some for more than four decades, in the lower east side of New York City. We are inspired by this special club, in which east and west culture has merged, exchanged perfectly, and we are proudly a part of the stories.
Viewers will be inspired and empowered by these life stories that share the benefits of the internal martial arts and how over time practitioners become stronger, overcome difficulties & isolation and are transformed amidst the bustling city of New York. The film's influential and historical value will be a unique gift to future generations.
This is a very special documentary that we are making with our heart and dreams. We’ll be soon, sooner with your help, be watching the film with millions of martial artists and Tai chi practitioners around the world, as well as all curious minded humans.
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Executive Producer: Frank Allen
An award winner of life-long achievement as a martial artist. An author of the best selling martial arts books. A Master of Traditional Chinese Internal Martial arts, and the founder and director of one of the oldest martial arts schools in America.
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Director: Tina Chunna Zhang
Tina is a unique female martial artist & co-author of Chinese martial arts books and an expert in Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Photography and cinematography are her passion and taking Masters classes in the film industry empowered her mind and skills in the process of this production.
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Producer: Jane O'Mahony
Jane has been a Tai Chi and Qi Gong practitioner for a number of years and with the desire to empower others to discover the benefits of the internal martial arts, she was compelled to help make this project happen. Having taken a film class at NYU and using her keen eye for detail, Jane is following her dreams to bring this important documentary to the screen.
What We Need & What You Get:
We are currently in late production and are working towards post-production and the costs are high. Your contribution will help pay for:
- A few more location filming/interviewing
- Final cut picture editing
- Audio editing and background sound
- Music composition & licensing
- Color grading
- Screening, festival submissions, marketing costs
By donating to this special project, you will receive some cool perks as listed in this campaign. And, you are forever in our hearts for helping us make this historical documentary film.
Other ways you can help:
If you can not make donations, please help us to spread the word among your friends, social media, share the trailer. Any help is greatly appreciated!!!
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