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Qigong: Ancient Chinese Healing for the 21st Century

1999, English. Directed by Francesco Garri Garripoli.

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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Released
1 January 1999
Country
United States of America
Written by
Francesco Garri Garripoli
martial artskung fuhealingtraditional medicineqigongenergy medicinewestern perspective

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Qigong: Ancient Chinese Healing for the 21st Century (1999) was directed by Francesco Garri Garripoli and stars James Shigeta, Duan Zhi Liang.

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