The Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) presents the
screening of Akira Kurosawa¡¯s Cinematic Masterpiece
"Seven Samurai"
Sunday, June 10, at 3 pm
At the Japan America Theatre
WHAT: The Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC)
presents Akira Kurosawa¡¯s cinematic masterpiece "SEVEN SAMURAI,"
starring Toshiro Mifune. This film is presented as part of the JACCC¡¯s
Kome Kome Festival - Celebrating Rice in Japanese Culture, a cultural
exploration of the importance of kome (rice) through the visual arts,
performing arts, educational and community programs.
"Seven Samurai" follows the story of seven samurai who take on the cause
of the farmers and protect them from bandit attacks. Set in the 16th
century Japan, a desperate village hires a group of unemployed samurai
to protect it from marauding bandits. No other film so seamlessly
weaves delicate human emotions and relentless action. This landmark
Japanese film classic introduced actor legendary Toshiro Mifune to
Western audiences. With the success of this film, Mifune attained an
international following unique among Japanese performers.
Receiving the Kinema Junpo Award in Japan and the Silver Lion at Venice
in 1954, Seven Samurai" was the biggest Japanese film production ever
undertaken, costing $500,000 and taking more than a year to photograph.
WHO: Seven Samurai (Shichinin no samurai) 1954, Academy Ratio, black &
white, 208 minutes. Director: Akira Kurosawa
WHEN: Sunday June 10, at 3 pm. ONE SCREENING ONLY!
WHERE: Japan America Theatre - 244 San Pedro St. in Downtown LA (Little
Tokyo)
COST: $6 General Admission; $4 JACCC Members, Seniors, Students, Groups
10+
For tickets or to charge by phone, call the Japan America Theatre Box
Office, 213-680-3700, Monday-Saturday, 12 noon -5 pm or Sunday after12
noon on show days.
For PRESS information, please contact Rochelle Fabb at Loud Mouth
Productions, (310) 823-6389.
VISIT www.jaccc.org
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