The story of George Lee, a pioneering Asian dancer who later became a Vegas blackjack dealer.

Ten Times Better American Masters

Premiered May 05, 2025
Ten Times Better

The astonishing and heartwarming story of George Lee, a pioneering Asian dancer who originated a featured role in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker 70 years ago as a teenage immigrant from China.

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American Masters

American Masters, committed to producing comprehensive film biographies about the broad cast of characters who comprise our cultural history.

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