Mah-Jongg: The Tiles that Bind (1998)
It's more than a game... It's a way of life!
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.
Director: Bari Pearlman, Phyllis Heller
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 32 min
Release Date: June 3, 1998
Music: Nathan Holloway
Editing: Lana Lin, Grace McKay
Production: BTG Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
jewish american, mahjong, elderly, asian american, mahjong game players
More Films by Director: Bari Pearlman, Phyllis Heller
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mah-Jongg: The Tiles that Bind about?
- 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.
- Who directed Mah-Jongg: The Tiles that Bind?
- Mah-Jongg: The Tiles that Bind was directed by Bari Pearlman, Phyllis Heller.
- How long is Mah-Jongg: The Tiles that Bind?
- Mah-Jongg: The Tiles that Bind has a runtime of 32m (32 minutes).
- What genre is Mah-Jongg: The Tiles that Bind?
- Mah-Jongg: The Tiles that Bind is a Documentary film.
- Where was Mah-Jongg: The Tiles that Bind produced?
- Mah-Jongg: The Tiles that Bind was produced in United States of America.