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Long Story Short

2008-03-02 · 54 min · Not rated

Documentary · History · Music

Tells the story of Larry and Trudie Long, a popular Asian American nightclub act of the '40s and '50s, told through the eyes of their daughter, actress Jodi Long.

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Directors
Christine Choy
Production companies
Film News Now Foundation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Larry LongSelf
Trudie Kimiye LongSelf
Jodi LongJodi LongSelf
David Henry HwangDavid Henry HwangSelf
Tzi MaTzi MaSelf

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