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Mah-Jongg: The Tiles That Bind [VHS]

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When my cousin gave me this video for the holidays, I politely thanked her and set it on my desk; however, I recently came across it, finally watched and was totally blown away. My husband is Irish and I am Lebanese, and with both of us having grown up without any Mah Jong exposure, we both were surprised and moved as we began to appreciate the history and humanity of this game. We've just settled into a new home and, as a result of watching this warm, moving, informative film have hosted our own Mah Jong gathering for families on our block and plan to do so again soon. I am Managing Editor of an area newsletter and plan to write a rave review in our next issue. (If you are in my neck of the woods, it should be in the June/July issue of the B.C.I. Bulletin -- otherwise, I will try to post here.)

I found this documentary to be a wonderful homage to the game and its' players. It is as much (if not more) about the 'culture' of mah-jongg as it is about the game itself. There are many entertaining stories from players and children of players. It was also amusing to see how closely the women in the film paralleled my own mah-jongg group in many ways. I have recommended it to all of my mah-jongg playing friends.

This documentary invited me into a world rich in tradition, family bonds and friendship. Mah-jong was very touching and funny. Thanks to the film makers.

This video breaks all the rules and is what I've been waiting for.. As a devoted Mah-Jongg Jewish son-in-law, I found this video extremely well produced and interesting. The West Palm Beach mother-in-law was thrilled to receive this as a gift. Order now for Chanukkah! You'll be a favorite son-in-law!!!

This video explains the history of mah jongg in this country, with special emphasis on its adoption by Jewish matrons in the middle years of the previous century contrasted with its status in the Chinese-American community. Players reminisce about the game and the role of the mah jongg games in their lives. And it's really very funny: a sweet trip down memory lane.

Oy, did I love this video. Like you wouldn't believe. Buy it and watch it with your mother. Or HER mother. Or by yourself. You'll laugh. You'll jump for joy. You'll feel like a WINNER.

This is a fast-paced and fun look at the human side of this ancient game. Find out how the game travelled from China to upper-class America to working class immigrants. Find out how the game saved Milton-Bradley. Most of all, find out how a game can hold together friendships over 40 years of good times and bad.

This video is a fun look at a game I still don't get! But, I loved the images on the tape, and the comments of the players, and the players children. Somebody had to try to immortalize this game, and the people who played it, and still play it religiously. I'm glad Bari and Phyllis did. Worth buying and lending out to your friends and family.

This film reminds me of those old Les Blank documentaries which let the subject speak for itself. You get to be intimate with people you would never want to be in the same room with. Really funny stuff when you see presumably ordinary people who are consumed by a game which seems to be about as exciting and challenging as foot washing. If you grew up in a Jewish household you will undoubtably recognize the yentas sitting around the table, This film also contains a great deal of crossover iformation comparing both Chineese and Jewish social groups that play this wacky game. I'm really glad to see Amazon.com offering indie gems like this.

I forget what I was searching for when I stumbled across this. THIS cracked the top 60,000??