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The Paper Tigers is a 2020 American martial arts action comedy film written and directed by Bao Tran in his feature film directorial debut. It stars Alain Uy, Ron Yuan and Mykel Shannon Jenkins as three middle-aged former kung fu prodigies who set out to avenge the murder of their master.
"Paper tiger" is a calque of the Chinese phrase zhǐlǎohǔ (simplified Chinese: 纸老虎; traditional Chinese: 紙老虎). The term refers to something or someone that claims or appears to be powerful or threatening but is actually ineffectual and unable to withstand challenge.
Paper Tigers is a documentary that follows the students and teachers of Lincoln Alternative High School, a school that aims to help at-risk teens cope with the effects of childhood trauma. The film explores the challenges and possibilities of creating a trauma-informed school environment and the role of love in education.
May 7, 2021 · Three middle-aged Kung Fu prodigies avenge their master's murder in this independent film. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, and more.
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- Action, Comedy
- Quoc Bao Tran
- 2021-05-07
Home - Paper Tigers. ONE HIGH SCHOOL’S UNLIKELY SUCCESS STORY. “ABSOLUTELY RIVETING, PROFOUNDLY IMPORTANT.” –New York Times journalist and author, David Bornstein.
The Paper Tigers is a 2021 film about three middle-aged martial artists who reunite to avenge their teacher's murder. The movie blends action, comedy, and heart, and has mixed reviews from critics and audiences.
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- Action, Comedy
- PG-13
Aug 17, 2021 · As teenagers, kung fu disciples Danny (Alain Uy), Hing (Ron Yuan) and Jim (Mykel Shannon Jenkins) were inseparable. Fast forward 25 years, and each has grown into a washed-up middle-aged man ...
- 2 min
- 12.7K
- Altitude Films
