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The Magical Life of Long Tack Sam

Director Ann Marie Fleming
Year 2003
Run Time 90min
Genre Documentary

Filmmaker Ann Marie Fleming takes a tour around the world to investigate the incredible history of her great-grandfather, Long Tack Sam. As a world-renowned magician and acrobat, Long’s travels and exploits in the early 20th century had largely been forgotten. On a mission to uncover and restore his legacy, Fleming discovers all the barriers set in his path and the ways he overcame them on his way to becoming one of the most successful vaudeville acts of all time.


This whimsical and thought-provoking documentary offers an incredible insight into a forgotten icon from a fascinating era of theatrical history.

Director

Ann Marie Fleming

Fleming is a visual artist, filmmaker and writer who has animated over 20 films, including the shorts Stories Sarah Tells, Big Trees and Heart. Her features include New Shoes, The Magical Life of Long Tack Sam and The French Guy. Fleming has won nearly 20 awards for her films, including 10 for Window Horses. Most recently, she directed the shorts A Short Film About Tegan & Sara, Question Period, and Old Dog.

Writer

Ann Marie Fleming

Producers

Ann Marie Fleming, Svend-Erik Eriksen

Genre

Documentary

Interests

Arts and Culture, Asian Filmmaker, Biography, BIPOC Stories, Discrimination, Family Relationships, Female Filmmaker, Global Experiences, History

Original Language

English

Canadian Distributor

National Film Board (NFB)