Movie

The Real Shaolin

This documentary from filmmaker Alexander Sebastien Lee follows four martial arts students from divergent backgrounds as they journey to China's storied Shaolin Temple in hopes of becoming kung fu masters. As they pursue specialized training at Shaolin martial arts schools, their dreams of glory collide with the harsh realities of intense discipline and other demands that mark the path of Shaolin.

Director

Alexander Sebastien Lee

Status

Released

Release date

07/09/2008

Original language

English