Joan Mellen discusses her book "Waves at Genji's Door"

BROADCAST: Dec. 20, 1976 | DURATION: 00:50:37

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Synopsis

"Waves at Genji's Door: Japan Through Its Cinema," includes Joan Mellen's study of Japanese film, Japanese history and Japanese culture. Some of Mellen's topics include Akira Kurosawa's films, Samurais and the ritual suicide of Seppuku.

Details

Broadcast Date
Dec. 20, 1976

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 50.30 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
50 minutes, 37 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Film

People

Authors, Writers Critics

Tags

Mellen, Joan Waves at Genji's door. Authors, American. Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Kurosawa, Akira, 1910-1998 samurai Yakuza Harakiri Seppuku

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