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  2. Qigong: Ancient Chinese Healing for the 21st Century

Qigong: Ancient Chinese Healing for the 21st Century

1999
55m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

1999

Runtime

55m

Storyline

This documentary introduces viewers to qigong, a 5,000-year-old method of cultivating and circulating the life energy called qi. It relates some of the history of qigong, as well as scientific evidence of efficacy. We also see qigong used in various contexts in modern China, and hear from Chinese doctors and qigong practitioners. The film was originally produced for the Public Broadcasting Service in the United States.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
55m
Jan 1, 1999
Languages
Mandarin
English
Director
Francesco Garri Garripoli
Production
Grindstone Films
Grindstone Films
Wuji Productions
Wuji Productions
Conscious Wave
Conscious Wave
Production Countries
United States of America
Official Website

Top Cast

2 Cast Members

James Shigeta

James Shigeta

Narrator

Duan Zhi Liang

Himself

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