Episode 36: Heart of the Dragon (1985) (Jackie Chanuary)

Jackie Chanuary continues with 1985's Heart of Dragon. In this film, Jackie Chan learns the power of love and family, as well as the limitations of his brother's mental capacity. We discuss consent, abuse, and how the power dynamic actually works between kids and someone with mental deficiencies. 

The description of Heart of the Dragon from reelgood.com: 
"Story of a cop who forsakes his dreams of sailing around the world so that he can care for his mentally retarded brother. Innocently caught up in a gangland fight, the brother is kidnapped to force the cop to turn over a police informant." Heart of the Dragon is available on Daily Motion in two parts.

In next week's edition of the podcast, we move over to the first of two Jackie Chan offerings from his American period. We will be watching 2003's The Medallion, starring Jackie Chan, Claire Forlani, and Lee Evans! We assume this movie will have 100% fewer children taking advantage of adults.