Kukan (originally subtitled The Secret of Unconquerable China) is a 1941 American documentary film co-produced by Li Ling-Ai [2] and Rey Scott, and directed by Scott about the Chinese resistance to …

Jun 26, 2025 · "Kukan," meaning "bitter struggle" or "hard work" in Chinese, is an Oscar-winning documentary produced by Chinese American playwright Li Ling-Ai and filmed by American …

From the National Archives Produced in 1941 by Rey Scott and Li Ling-Ai, the documentary “Kukan” looks at the situation in China after years of war with Japan.

Dec 19, 2025 · The renowned writer Lin Yutang titled the film "KUKAN: The Secret of Unconquerable China". As the first color film documenting China's war effort, it serves as a moving cinematic time …

Jun 28, 2025 · On the evening of June 24, in Los Angeles, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures witnessed a special moment: the documentary "Kukan: The Battle Cry of China," which was restored …

Jun 24, 2025 · More than a reappearance of a cinematic gem, Kukan represents a transgenerational conversation across eight decades. It was, in its time, a powerful call that moved countless young …

Jul 25, 2025 · Many of these volunteers were likely inspired by the Oscar-winning documentary Kukan, which vividly portrayed China's wartime resilience and strengthened US public support for China's …

A landmark film, Kukan showcased China’s resistance to Japanese occupation during World War II, and was the first American feature documentary to receive an Academy Award® in 1942.

Jun 27, 2025 · The newly restored version of the documentary "Kukan" was premiered here on Tuesday. "Kukan," meaning "bitter struggle" or "hard work" in Chinese, is an Oscar-winning documentary …

Kukan, a landmark color film that documented Chinese resistance to the Japanese invasion of China in the early days of World War II, was the first ever American feature documentary to receive an …