Name: Shoot for the Contents
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1992-01-31
Duration: 1 h 41 min
Cast: Ying Lee-Kelly, Dewi Lee, Wu Tianming, Clairmonte Moore

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Reflecting on Mao's famous saying, "Let a hundred flowers blossom and a hundred schools of thought contend," Trinh T. Minh-ha's film — whose title refers in part to a Chinese guessing game — is a unique excursion into the maze of allegorical naming and storytelling in China.

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January 31, 1992 · 1 h 41 min · Documentary

Released: January 31, 1992
Runtime: 1 h 41 min
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 62 countries

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Where can I stream Shoot for the Contents?

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In the United States, Shoot for the Contents streams on DocAlliance Films. You can rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. It also streams in 61 other countries.

Is Shoot for the Contents worth watching?

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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.8).

Will Shoot for the Contents make me laugh?

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Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and satire (7 of 10).