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Saturday at the Japanese Cinema
Saturday January 20, 2007 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Social Hall
Midwest Buddhist Temple
435 W. Menomonee
(in Old Town, near the Sedgwick Brown Line station)

MBT Studies in Japanese Culture

Film: The Tale of Zatoichi-Zatoichi Monogatari (with English subtitles)

This is the movie that introduced the legend of Zatoichi and its star
Shintaro Katsu, ushering in a new era of the Japanese samurai film.
Practicing his trade as a masseur in a small province, Zatoichi finds
himself caught in a turf war between rival yakuza gangs. Aware of
Zatoichi's reputation as an undefeatable swordsman, yakuza leader
Sukejoro tries to hire him-unsuccessfully-as a mercenary. But it's too
late. The other gang leader, Shigezo, hires a warrior with an equally
fierce reputation to challenge Zatoichi. Thus the legend of Zatoichi
begins with intensely choreographed battle scenes and a crafted story.
(In black and white-1962)

Take part in the after film discussion of this film's relevance to
Japanese culture.

NO Admission fee. Popcorn and snacks will be served. Please RSVP (312)
943-7801 so we'll know how many chairs to setup.