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Qigong: Ancient Chinese Healing for the 21st Century

1999•55m
Documentary

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.

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Production

Grindstone Films, Wuji Productions, Conscious Wave

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

James Shigeta

James Shigeta

Narrator

Duan Zhi Liang

Himself

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