Hong Kong is famed as the global hub of martial arts cinema, but how did it earn that title? And how can its cultural power shape the future?
Laurence J. Brahm — filmmaker, political economist, author, and Senior Fellow at CCG. From the origins of Hong Kong's martial arts culture to his vision for a new wave of real Kung Fu cinema, Brahm shares insights that bridge history, culture, and youth identity.
He explains why he's pushing for authentic martial arts on screen- "I don't want to see strings and people flying around", and how this mission connects to a greater goal, using Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area as a cultural bridge to the world. He also reflects on how Hong Kong shaped his understanding of Chinese entrepreneurship, and why he believes "Kung Fu can be an umbrella for a new generation subculture."
(Produced by Felicia, Jack, Ian, Kiki and Liu Yu)
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