2001 VIDEO CATALOG - Clinton Essex Franklin Library System

Faces Faces of of Japan: Japan: East East of of Wall Wall Street
Street
In the international financial world, Tokyo now is as important as Wall Street.
50 min. color
Faces Faces of of of Japan: Japan: Fashion Fashion Model Model
Model
In Japan, models of mixed Japanese and Western heritage are prized for their exotic Western looks.
Ironically, this models American/Japanese heritage has also made her an outsider in her own country.
50 min. color
Faces Faces of of Japan: Japan: Frontier Frontier Fisherman
Fisherman
With land in short supply and natural resources limited, the ocean is Japan's main food resource.
Fishermen must brave not only cold wind and ice, but also the Soviet navy, as they fish Japan's northern
waters.
50 min. color
Faces Faces of of Japan: Japan: High High Tech Tech Composer
Composer
Isao Tomita uniquely blends age old music with lasers, synthesizers, and computers. His live
performances are world wide sensations. Yet despite his international popularity, Tomita remains
distinctively Japanese.
50 min. color
Faces Faces of of Japan: Japan: Island Island Doctor Doctor
Doctor
With the emergence of high tech hospitals and government insurance, Japanese medicine has become
big business. Dr. Hara, who administers to an island population of 870, is one of the few doctors willing
to practice in small communities.
50 min. color
Faces Faces of of Japan: Japan: Leaving Leaving the the the Shipyard
Shipyard
In past years, competition from Korea and the strong yen have led to a sharp decline in demand for
Japanese ships. Toshiyuki Nakamura, a shipyard worker, is forced to look for a new career.
50 min. color
Faces Faces of of Japan: Japan: Puppeteer's Puppeteer's Puppeteer's Apprentice
Apprentice
It takes decades to master the intricate movements and stage directions demanded by traditional
Japanese puppet theater. Minoichiro Yoshida feels a special responsibility for preserving this ancient art.
50 min. color
Faces Faces of of Japan: Japan: Sumo: Sumo: An An American American Portrait
Portrait
With its 2000 year history, sumo is a national sport where tradition is as important as competition. Sumo
wrestlers live and train in ways completely unlike that of other professional sports.
50 min. color
Faces Faces of of Japan: Japan: Woman Woman Soldier Soldier
Soldier
The Japanese Self-Defense Force is an all volunteer armed service whose presence and training are the
focus of continuing debate.
50 min. color
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