The Professor: Tai Chi's Journey West
Synopsis
The Professor: Tai Chi's Journey West is the first major feature documentary about Tai Chi and one of its greatest masters, Cheng Man-Ching, a man who brought Tai Chi and Chinese culture to the West during the swinging, turbulent 60’s. Though Cheng is an important transformational figure, his teachings have been overlooked. This documentary film tells the story of his remarkable life and features Tai Chi as a martial art and a spiritual practice. Over the past decade, we have shot approximately fifty hours of footage in New York, North Carolina, and California.
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 6, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry Strugatz
- Original Title
- The Professor: Tai Chi's Journey West
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Strugatz
Kenneth Van Sickle
Joel Hirsch
Kenneth Van Sickle, Barry Strugatz
Department Leadership Roster
Joel Hirsch
Editor
Kenneth Van Sickle
Producer
Kenneth Van Sickle
Director of Photography
Barry Strugatz
Producer
Barry Strugatz
Director
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What is The Professor: Tai Chi's Journey West about?
The Professor: Tai Chi's Journey West is the first major feature documentary about Tai Chi and one of its greatest masters, Cheng Man-Ching, a man who brought Tai Chi and Chinese culture to the West during the swinging, turbulent 60’s. Though Cheng is an important transformational figure, his teachings have been overlooked. This documentary film tells the story of his remarkable life and features Tai Chi as a martial art and a spiritual practice. Over the past decade, we have shot approximately fifty hours of footage in New York, North Carolina, and California.
Who directed The Professor: Tai Chi's Journey West?
The Professor: Tai Chi's Journey West was directed by Barry Strugatz.
Who stars in The Professor: Tai Chi's Journey West?
The principal cast of The Professor: Tai Chi's Journey West includes Not specified.
When was The Professor: Tai Chi's Journey West released and how long is it?
The Professor: Tai Chi's Journey West was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.