Qigong: Ancient Chinese Healing for the 21st Century
Genres
Overview
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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Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
55 min
Release Date
1999-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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James Shigeta
Narrator
Duan Zhi Liang
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