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The Magical Life of Long Tack Sam

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During the first half of the 20th century, Long Tack Sam, a magician and acrobat, is one of the most popular Chinese entertainers. Sam's love for the vaudeville lifestyle, as well as the conflicts created by World War I and World War II, takes him, his Austrian wife and their two children across the world. Sam's legacy, however, is all but forgotten. But director Ann Marie Fleming, Sam's great-granddaughter, is dedicated to uncovering the history of her once famous family.

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Steve Rhodes Internet Reviews 03/05/2004
3/4
An energetic and mesmerizing documentary that's equal measures mystery and biography. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Ann Marie Fleming

Director

Ann Marie Fleming

Narrator

Bill Meilen

Voice

Alessandro Juliani

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Ann Marie Fleming

Writer

Bruce Alcock

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Synopsis During the first half of the 20th century, Long Tack Sam, a magician and acrobat, is one of the most popular Chinese entertainers. Sam's love for the vaudeville lifestyle, as well as the conflicts created by World War I and World War II, takes him, his Austrian wife and their two children across the world. Sam's legacy, however, is all but forgotten. But director Ann Marie Fleming, Sam's great-granddaughter, is dedicated to uncovering the history of her once famous family.
Director
Ann Marie Fleming
Producer
Svend-Erik Eriksen
Screenwriter
Ann Marie Fleming
Production Co
National Film Board of Canada
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 8, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 4, 2019
Runtime
1h 28m
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