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Invitation to World Literature

Journey To The West

Season 1, Episode 7 of 13

The powerful and mischievous Stone Monkey King brings chaos to heaven and earth. Freed from a mountain prison in order to guard a Chinese monk on his journey to retrieve the Buddhist scriptures from India, Monkey seeks his own spiritual transformation. Modern performance, contemporary art, and Buddhist philosophers provide a rich context to the ancient tale. Featured cast members include playwright David Henry Huang, storyteller Dianne Wolkstein, and translator Professor Anthony Yu.

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Time
Channel
11/19/2010
5 p.m.
UA Channel
8/18/2018
8:30 p.m.
PBS 6 Plus
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