The Magical Life of Long Tack Sam

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Released Sep 8, 2003

1h 28m

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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.

Toronto Star

Rated: 4/5

Mar 16, 2004

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Globe and Mail

Rated: 3/4

Mar 16, 2004

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Steve Rhodes

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An energetic and mesmerizing documentary that's equal measures mystery and biography.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 5, 2004

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Ann Marie Fleming

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Ann Marie Fleming

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Bill Meilen

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Alessandro Juliani

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Ann Marie Fleming

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Bruce Alcock

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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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