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An Actress with a Thousand Names: A Lecture by Inuhiko Yomota

film talks nycShirley Yamaguchi, who went by many names in her long, accomplished lifetime, remains one of the most enigmatic figures in Japanese film history. From her beginning as a Manchurian-born actress and entertainer to her tenure in Japanese politics, she led an extraordinary life marked by mystery and self-rediscovery amidst the most turbulent events of the 20th century. Yamaguchi’s multi-faceted legacy will be explored through a lecture and Q&A session by Inuhiko Yomota, a Japanese film historian, comparative literature scholar and the author of numerous books including Ri Koran to Hara Setsuko (Tokyo, Iwanami Shoten, 2011).

This lecture event is free with the purchase of a ticket to any film in the series. Seating is limited. Ticket-holders will be accommodated on a “first-come, first-served” basis.











When: Sat., Mar. 28, 2015 at 3:00 pm
Where: Japan Society
333 E. 47th St.
212-832-1155
Price: Free with movie ticket purchase
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film talks nycShirley Yamaguchi, who went by many names in her long, accomplished lifetime, remains one of the most enigmatic figures in Japanese film history. From her beginning as a Manchurian-born actress and entertainer to her tenure in Japanese politics, she led an extraordinary life marked by mystery and self-rediscovery amidst the most turbulent events of the 20th century. Yamaguchi’s multi-faceted legacy will be explored through a lecture and Q&A session by Inuhiko Yomota, a Japanese film historian, comparative literature scholar and the author of numerous books including Ri Koran to Hara Setsuko (Tokyo, Iwanami Shoten, 2011).

This lecture event is free with the purchase of a ticket to any film in the series. Seating is limited. Ticket-holders will be accommodated on a “first-come, first-served” basis.

Buy tickets/get more info now