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Great Performances: Kurosawa (2000)
The story of a film genius
I saw this on PBS' Great Performances. This documentary is about film genius Akira Kurosawa. The documentary charts Akira Kurosawa's early life in pre-WWII Japan to the end of his life. Kurosawa brought Japanese cinema to a world wide audience. I recommend "Kurosawa" for anyone who is an Akira Kurosawa fan.
Jazz: A Film by Ken Burns (2001)
Simply the Best!
Ken Burns has done it again. "Jazz" is a wonderful overview of the history of Jazz music, America's classical music. Burns not only illustrates the music of Jazz, but also the African American experience. Which is "our" American experience.
Some noted Jazz critics have complained that Ken Burns over "simplified" Jazz as an art form. Or omitted various artists. However, "Jazz" is intended to be an overview or introduction, and not a doctorial thesis. So enjoy it.
I highly recommend "Jazz" and can't wait to get the DVD with its extras.