Filmmaker David Ma was born in Sydney, Australia, as the only child of parents who immigrated from China with little financial security or knowledge of English. He spent most of his childhood in Sydney’s Chinatown by his mother’s side during school holidays as she worked the checkout at a Chinese supermarket. Growing up, he was mystified by magnificent lions that would appear, as if from nowhere, on the streets of Chinatown during cultural events. For David, the commitment of lion dancers to their craft is astounding, and his film aims to shine a spotlight on the artists who dedicate a significant part of their lives to keeping this tradition alive. | 🎥 David Ma #lunarnewyear #liondance #opdocs #nytopinion