Samurai: Behind the Blade
Japan's ancient samurai tradition is chronicled in this hourlong documentary, which looks to history, science and literature to answer questions about the legacy and mysterious lives of the warrior aristocracy. The film examines some of the truths behind the mask, including the samurais' preoccupation with death, their impressive mastery of fine arts and their code of honor -- which carried a heavy price.Japan's ancient samurai tradition is chronicled in this hourlong documentary, which looks to history, science and literature to answer questions about the legacy and mysterious lives of the warrior aristocracy. The film examin... Read more
Starring Ben Weinberg
Watch "Samurai: Behind the Blade" from streaming services Amazon Prime, Amazon released in 2008. It's a documentary and history movie.
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