AKIRA KUROSAWA EXPLAINS HIS MOVIES AND YOGURT
WORLD PREMIERE
BY JULIA IZUMI
WOOLLY MAMMOTH
WASHINGTON DC
Directed by Aileen Wen McGroddy
Set Design by Mischa Kachman
Costume Design by Camilla Dely
Lighting Design by Venus Gulbranson
Video Design by Patrick Lord
Sound Design by Tosin Olufolabi
Photos by Cameron Whitman
Tonight, renowned filmmaker Akira Kurosawa joins us for a lecture: a look into his iconic filmography, brilliant mind, the thrilling world of movies, and “culture.” But… why can’t he stop talking about yogurt? In this whimsical world premiere, playwright Julia Izumi weaves through media and memory to examine cultural imperialism, “healthy” consumption, and why we make art.