I was impressed with how universal this story can be. For someone who isn't interested in basketball, this can show them how a sport can bring two cultures together.
Yao and his translator share a bond that can be appreciated by anyone who watches this doc.
This review of The Year of the Yao (2004) was written by David L on 14 Jan 2008.
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