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Following the life and work of Oscar-winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, this in-depth documentary explores the personal, professional, and historical influences that inspired his music. Spanning five-years, this portrait of a musical genius culminates in what he believes to be his final album. Directed by Stephen Nomura Schible and featuring testimonials from musical greats such as David Bowie and Yukihiro Takahashi.
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Ryuichi Sakamoto: CODA (2017)
100 min
Oscar-winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto weaves man-made and natural sounds together in his works. His anti-nuclear activism grew after the 2011 Fukushima disaster, and his career only paused after a 2014 cancer diagnosis.