The film , originally subtitled '' The Secret of Unconquerable China '' , was distributed in 16 mm by Adventure Films and given an Honorary Academy Award at the 14th Academy Awards . United Artists acquired the film for broader distribution in April 1942 and renamed it '' KUKAN : The Battle Cry of China '' before releasing it in 35 mm in August of the same year . Considered lost for many years , a print was located and partially restored at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences . Robin Lung produced a documentary about Li Ling-Ai , named '' Finding Kukan '' ( 2016 ) . The entire film is currently available as an extra on the DVD for '' Finding Kukan ''
14th Academy Awards
14th Academy Awards
Kukan