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The Disciple

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Zachary Lee RogerEbert.com 3d
This is the stuff of great fiction: the cost of flying too close to the sun, when money and ambition get in the way of brotherhood, and the power of faking it till you make it. Go to Full Review Peter Howell Toronto Star 3d
Bold and principled artistic statement or cynical commercial ploy? I’m not talking about Joanna Natasegara’s smart new doc “The Disciple,” but the legendarily elusive Wu-Tang Clan album “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin” it examines. Go to Full Review Chris Willman Variety Jan 24
It’s fair to say there won’t be a juicier story revolving around record collecting in our lifetimes. The “Shaolin” saga makes for an amusing yarn, well told, in “The Disciple.” Go to Full Review Sean Boelman FandomWire Jan 30
8/10
Whether you are a longtime devotee of the Wu-Tang Clan or a neophyte, you’re likely to find something to enjoy in THE DISCIPLE. Go to Full Review Alan French Sunshine State Cineplex Jan 29
7/10
The Disciple suffers from too much tell and not enough show. The result is a film that feels like it’s missing something, even if it’s an extremely fun ride. Go to Full Review Fred Topel United Press International Jan 24
There are enough technicalities to further illuminate the story for even the most savvy Wu-Tang fan. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Joanna Natasegara

Director

Joanna Natasegara

Producer

Abigail Anketell-Jones

Producer

Lauren Dark

Producer

Vanessa Kirby

Producer

Franklin Dow

Cinematographer

Movie Info

Director
Joanna Natasegara
Producer
Joanna Natasegara, Abigail Anketell-Jones, Lauren Dark, Vanessa Kirby
Production Co
Cinetic Media
Genre
Documentary, Music
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 45m