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Meditation on Violence

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Chao-Li Chi shadow boxes indoors and practices with a sword outdoors. Theoretically, the film describes in a single continuous movement three degrees of traditional Chinese boxing, Wu-tang, Shao-lin, and Shao-lin with a sword. A long…

DirectorMaya Deren
WritersChao Li Chi·Maya Deren

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Cast · Directed by Maya Deren

CCChao Li Chi
Chao Li Chi
Himself

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Meditation on Violence is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

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Meditation on Violence is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.