AA&CC & BKSCC Film Series Presents: The Story of The Last Chrysanthemum
Please come and visit Towson University's Asian Arts & Cultural Center for a viewing of director Kenji Mizoguchi's 1939 drama: The Story of The Last Chrysanthemum(s), base on a short story by Shofu Muramatsu. Following the life of Kikunosuke Onoe or "Kiku" (Shōtarō Hanayag) the adopted son of a legendary kabuki actor, as he reaches for stardom as an Onnagata (a male actor who specializes in female roles). Despised by other actors in his troupe, he relies on the kindness of his brother's wet nurse for support. Out to prove that he has talent beyond his famous given name, Kiku leaves Toyko to regain the recognition of his family.

Co-presented by the Baltimore Kawasaki Sister City Committee (BKSCC), Towson University Asian Arts & Culture Center (AA&CC), and Towson University College of Fine Arts and Communication Dean’s Office.
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Saturday, May 18th, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Art Lecture Hall, CA 2032

Asian Arts & Culture Center Location and Information
Center for the Arts, Rm. CA 2037
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. (during exhibitions)
Phone: 410-704-2807
Fax: 410-704-4032
Email: asianarts@towson.edu
Stills for the movie "The Story of The Last Chrysanthemum"
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Monday – Saturday 11 am – 4 pm

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1 Fine Arts Drive, Towson, MD 21204

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Wednesday, February 7, 7:30pm

Asian Arts Gallery & Center for the Arts Atrium, Towson University

1 Fine Arts Drive, Towson, MD 21204

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1 Fine Arts Drive, Towson, MD 21204

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Towson University Location TBD.

Award-winning children’s book authors and illustrators, Melissa Iwai and Katie Yamasaki, share their art, books, personal stories, and techniques for reaching young audiences through visual storytelling. Their publishers include Norton Young Readers, HarperCollins, Broadway Books and more. Co-presented with TU Career Center and TU Animation Club.
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