Film: The Black Kung Fu Experience

Featuring Live Kung Fu demonstration by Grandmaster Troy Dunwood
Saturday, 2/15/2025
2:00 - 4:00
Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room A
Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room B
Main Library

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

415-557-4400

A screening of the film, The Black Kung Fu Experience which delves into the lives and careers of several black Kung Fu Masters who were first inspired to study Kung Fu from watching popular 1960s and 1970s Kung Fu films. After the film there will be a Q&A session with Grandmaster Troy Dunwood. Grandmaster Dunwood will also perform a demonstration of his Kung Fu skills. 

Grandmaster Troy Dunwood is a distinguished martial artist specializing in Hung Sing Choy Lee Fut and Water Boxing (Liu He Ba Fa). With over 40 years of experience, he has studied under renowned masters, honing his skills in traditional Chinese martial arts. As a dedicated instructor, Grandmaster Dunwood has shared his expertise through classes, seminars, and workshops, emphasizing the practical and cultural significance of both arts. 

Film & Video

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More Than a Month: Black Interest

Connect to engaging discussions and performances related to the Black community.

More Than a Month recognizes important events in Black history, honors community and national leaders and fosters steps towards collective change. Programming features authors, poets and craft classes. 

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

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This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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