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"When Kong-sang was a young boy in Hong Kong, he enjoyed practicing martial arts with his dad but hated going to school. He was eventually enrolled in the China Drama Academy, where he improved his martial arts skills and became a stuntman. That training led to a successful career as an actor. Kong-sang, now known as Jackie Chan, never gave up on his passion for screwball physical comedy. Luckily for Jackie, his determination paid off. His humor and...
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OBD Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (May) - Youth
Picture Book Biographies for All Ages (SCPL-YS)
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"An action-packed picture book biography about Hollywood actor, stuntman, and beloved superstar Jackie Chan! A great read for Chan fans hoping to share their love of Rush Hour, Supercop, and Jackie's original brand of martial arts with their ready-to-tumble tyke. Pow! Bam! Wow! Jackie Chan has been making movies and amazing audiences with his original and comedic stunts for decades. Pow! Bam! Ow! But before he was an international star, Jackie grew...
5) Jackie Chan
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The story of action film star Jackie Chan, from his childhood as an indentured servant to the Peking Opera Research Institute, through his struggles finding his own style in Hong Kong cinema, to fame and fortune in Hollywood.