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Mah-Jongg: The Tiles that Bind
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Mah-Jongg: The Tiles that Bind

Jun 3, 1998
0h 32m
★ 0.0

It's more than a game... It's a way of life!

Overview

A light-hearted yet deeply moving portrait of the Asian- and Jewish-American women who play this centuries-old Chinese game, shedding light on the common and uncommon experiences of the players that simultaneously define and transcend cultural boundaries. Along the way, it proves again and again to be a bridge connecting seemingly unlike individuals, spanning generations, continents and cultures, and transcending classification as merely a game.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

BTG Productions

Cast

No Cast found.

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