Kurosawa

Synopsis: From Ran to Madadayo, Akira Surosawa set new boundaries for world cinema, producing a string of masterpieces unrivaled in motion picture history.  In the first major documentary to be made since his death in 1998, Kurosawa's family and colleagues are joined by critics from Japan and America to produce a comprehensive assessment of his achievement.

Features clips from Kurosawa's greatest films:  Rashomon, Seven Samurai, Throne of Blood, Yojimbo, Kagemusha, Ran, Dreams, and Madadayo.

Appearances: Sam Shepard, Paul Scofield, James Coburn, Clint Eastwood, Shinobu Hashimoto, Hiromichi Horikawa  

Director:  Adam Low

Rating:  NR