Kitao Sakurai
Biography: Kitao Sakurai is a writer and director, known for The Eric Andre Show (2012), Aardvark (2010) and Coda (2003). Sakurai was born in Kinugasa Japan and was raised in Cleveland Ohio. He began his career as a child actor, appearing in films such as Kevin Smith's Dogma (1999) and Best of The Best 3 (1995). Sakurai then turned his focus towards cinematography, lensing Ry-Russo Young's You Wont Miss Me (2009) and Edwin Decena's Transformations (2006) along with countless "dirty south" hip-hop videos. in 2010 Sakurai wrote and directed Aardvark, the first narrative feature film to star a blind person. Sakurai then went on to develop and direct The Eric Andre Show, now in it's fourth season on Adult Swim.
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Aardvark
2010-08-05
Aardvark
Overview: A blind man searches for answers after a horrific act of violence.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-08-05
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Water in Milk Exists
2008-05-27
Water in Milk Exists
Overview: In cooperation with the Swiss Institute, Lawrence Weiner teamed up with cinematographer Kiki Allgeier to realize WATER IN MILK EXISTS, a fresh skin flick that challenges both artistic and pornographic conventions. The film contains quotations from the artist's children books, austere dialogues on string theory, animations, as well as a lot of carnal action. A multitude of events accompany the launch of the film, mingling porn and art as two of today's most lucrative industries.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-05-27
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The Best Bad Thing
1997-05-05
The Best Bad Thing
Overview: After her husband's death, Mrs. Hata desperately needs help on her cucumber farm. Rinko' mother wants her to spend the summer helping Mrs. Hata, her life-long friend. But 12-year-old Rinko sees Mrs. Hata's traditional Japanese ways as being backward and "crazy." When she gives in to her mother's request, she discovers Mrs. Hata is kind and courageous, fighting to save her farm. Before summer ends, RInko comes to appreciate and defend "crazy" Mrs. Hata.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-05-05
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Dogma
1999-11-12
Dogma
Overview: An abortion clinic worker with a special heritage is called upon to save the existence of humanity from being negated by two renegade angels trying to exploit a loophole and reenter Heaven.
Genres: Fantasy Comedy Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-11-12
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Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back
1995-05-17
Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back
Overview: A martial arts instructor comes to the defense of a schoolteacher who has taken a stand against a local white supremacist organization.
Genres: Action Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-05-17
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SkyDiver (Instructional Video #4: Preparation for Mission)
2010-09-19
SkyDiver (Instructional Video #4: Preparation for Mission)
Overview: A young man, reeling from a long-distance romance gone awry, spirals increasingly deeper into depression and desperation as he video chats with his close friends and gets involved with a New Age, Right-wing, domestic terrorist cell.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-09-19
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