The Mystery of Chess Boxing

The Mystery of Chess Boxing – featuring Live Commentary from The RZA!
A Special Stay-at-Home Mayfair Virtual Cinema Event – One Night Only on Friday June 12th at 9:15pm!
(postponed from Friday June 5th)

Click over to sign up for the special virtual screening of The Mystery of Chess Boxing on 36cinema.com in support of the Mayfair Theatre!

“really shines as a kung fu spectacle…a classic of the old school genre.” (City on Fire)

“This film is a must see…They don’t make marital arts films like this anymore. ” (New Retro Wave)

“is a must-watch for the kung fu connoisseur.” (Medium.com)

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RZA—acclaimed rapper, producer, director and co-founder of 36 Chambers—and Dan Halsted—head programmer at the Hollywood Theatre—will provide live commentary during this special presentation. Their collective knowledge and personal stories related to the film will give viewers a deeper appreciation for the movies we love. Viewers will also be able to ask the moderators questions during the screening. Mustafa Shaikh—co-founder of 36 Chambers—will be moderating the screening.

“The Mystery Of Chessboxing” is an instrumental piece of Wu-Tang lore. The old school Kung Fu movie follows Ah Pao on his journey to learn Kung Fu so he can avenge his father’s death. The film is directed by Taiwanese film director Joseph Kuo, who also helmed “7 Grandmasters,” “36 Deadly Styles,” and “18 Bronzemen.”

Wu-Tang Clan fans will immediately recognize that the track “Da Mystery of Chessboxin’” pays homage to the movie. Ghostface Killah also derived his name from the antagonist of the film.