Kabuki on Film: The 47 Ronin Project | Japantown

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Join the Japan Exchange & Teaching Program for Part 1 of The 47 Ronin Project, a year-long exploration of the original Kabuki version of the The 47 Ronin, one of the most popular Japanese stories of all time.

Act I: The Helmet Selection at Hachiman Shrine
The high-ranking samurai in Kamakura are gathered in their full regalia to receive the Shogun’s brother, who has arrived to celebrate the victory of a great battle. After he departs, the evil and lecherous Lord Morono tries to seduce the wife of the noble Lord Hangan. She rejects him outright, setting into motion all of the many and varied events that follow in the saga.

An amazing prologue to a legendary epic; see how it all began! Featuring some of the greatest Kabuki actors of all time. 60 minutes. In Japanese with English subtitles. Preceded by a short documentary about two of the leading actors (30 minutes).

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