A very interesting documentary--though he didn't seem THAT much like the Chan we have all come to love

This is a DVD extra on the CHARLIE CHAN IN Egypt DVD. It's about a real life Hawaiian detective named Chang Apana who was, in some ways, the inspiration for the Chan character. However, despite the film pointing this out many times, I really felt that Apana was extremely different from Chan--being skinny and a totally fearless cop who was far more macho than the rather sedate Chan. Also, unlike Chan, Apana was not a homicide detective but made his name fighting illegal gambling and drugs in the early 20th century. Oddly, I actually found Apana far more interesting than Chan and didn't want to hear about the supposed similarities. Instead, I'd really love to see a movie based on the life of this rather crazy and fearless lawman. In this sense, it's a really fascinating film and it left me wanting to know more. Very good stuff--just don't forget to watch it after you see CHARLIE CHAN IN Egypt.

The documentary is a form of non-fiction storytelling that aims to present factual information, insights, and perspectives on real-world subjects, events, issues, or people. Documentaries can cover a wide range of topics, including history, science, culture, social issues, nature, biographies, and more.

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The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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