'Shang-Chi' Delivers Epic Superhero Action and Positive Asian Representation
Marvel’s first Asian superhero film, 'Shang-Chi', deserves praise for balancing epic superhero action, a heartfelt family plot, and positive Asian representation.
Checkpoint (2014)
A woman on the run from the government.
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A woman on the run from the government.
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Genre:Action
Written By:A.K. Espada
In Theaters:8/24/2014
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Runtime:14 minutes
Studio:That Is... Beautiful Productions (US), T.S. Productions (US)
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