
Mah-Jongg: The Tiles that Bind
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.
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Mah-Jongg: The Tiles that Bind
- Overview
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 3, 1998
Runtime
0h 32m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Mah-Jongg: The Tiles that Bind
Production Companies
BTG Productions
Director
Bari Pearlman
Description
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.