Award-winning doc The Real Shaolin Now on DVD!
emily chang
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Emily Chang
EMAIL: em...@realshaolin.com
AWARD-WINNING FILM “THE REAL SHAOLIN”
JUMPKICKS ITS WAY INTO HOMES
Alexander Sebastien Lee’s Provocative Shaolin Kung Fu Documentary
Launches Limited Edition DVD in Time for the Holidays
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Dec. 17, 2009 –After a sold-out world premiere at the
Toronto
International Film Festival and a successful worldwide festival tour,
THE REAL SHAOLIN is
finally available for purchase on DVD! THE REAL SHAOLIN is a feature
documentary about
two Chinese and two Westerners who are inspired by Kung Fu movies and
journey to the
legendary Shaolin Temple in China. While there, they endure a year of
rigorous martial
arts training in the hopes of becoming Kung Fu warriors, but they find
that reality may be
a harsh wake-up call. THE REAL SHAOLIN is not a typical martial arts
documentary
focusing on martial arts performance or history, but follows the
personal journeys of four
individuals as they overcome obstacles in pursuit of their dreams.
THE REAL SHAOLIN limited edition DVD is available for purchase online
directly from the
filmmaker at:
www.realshaolin.com
For a short time only, the DVD will be available at a special
introductory price, making it
the perfect gift for martial arts enthusiasts, Kung Fu film fans,
spirituality seekers, or
anyone interested in Asian culture and China.
THE REAL SHAOLIN was the feature directorial debut by Alexander
Sebastien Lee and won
the Documentary Special Jury Prize at the LA Asian Pacific Film
Festival. The film was also
an official selection of the prestigious Toronto Film Festival and the
Hawaii International
Film Festival, among other festivals across the globe.
THE REAL SHAOLIN has been featured in Hollywood Reporter, Reuters,
Indiewire, Variety
and more. Some quotes:
“The film not only transports us to a different country, but to a
different state of mind.”
Toronto International Film Festival - Thom Powers, Documentary
Programmer
“An inside look at a hidden world, a look at the reality of a world
shrouded in myth and legend… A fascinating
view, a study of clashing cultures and the human spirit.”
Twitch.com - Todd Brown - Founder
“The most provocative documentary to come out on Shaolin… [The
director] weaves an intricate brocade that is
both moving and profound.”
Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine - Gene Ching, Associate Publisher
For screeners or additional info about THE REAL SHAOLIN, visit
www.realshaolin.com or contact Emily Chang at
em...@realshaolin.com. Additional press materials can be downloaded
at www.realshaolin.com/press
About the Director
Alexander Sebastien Lee was born in Los Angeles and raised by his
Korean mother, who exposed him to the
works of Akira Kurosawa, Zhang Yimou, and Claude Berri from an early
age. Alexander passionately studied
theater in London at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts and learned to
speak French fluently during a year at
the Sorbonne University in Paris. After receiving his BA in Film
Production at USC, Alexander journeyed to the
Shaolin Temple in China determined to learn Kung Fu at the source.
Along the arduous journey, Alexander
encountered martial arts aficionados with fascinating tales, and was
deeply inspired by the incredible spirit of the
Chinese people. These experiences forged an idea to film a documentary
that demystifies the modern day
Shaolin Temple. THE REAL SHAOLIN is Alexander’s feature directorial
debut.
2009 USA 89 min. Color In English, Mandarin and French with
English subtitles.
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