Made into more than 30 film versions—including one coming out this fall with Keanu Reeves—the epic story of The 47 Ronin (
Chushingura) is one of the most popular Japanese stories of all time. (
synopsis) Join us as we explore on film the Kabuki saga that started it all. Watch the whole series or choose certain parts. Each act advances the overall saga but also stands alone as a self-contained story. Two great chances to see this legendary epic in the Bay Area:
http://www.jetaanc.org/announcements/2012/02/kabuki-on-film-the-47-ronin-starting-25/
