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BRIDGE OF FIRE
is the story of two potters, one an American, Malcolm Wright
from Marlboro, Vermont, the other Japanese, Takashi Nakazato,
from Karatsu, who originally met as students then lost touch
with each other for over 20 years. In the interim both achieved
wide recognition in their own countries. When they met again
they decided to work together in each other's studios to produce
pottery for joint exhibitions in the U.S and Japan. BRIDGE
OF FIRE documents their shared vision and the year of their
unique collaboration in Vermont and Karatsu, Japan. The experience
of watching potters work with the elements of clay and fire
is as old as our civilization. It is a primeval experience that
transcends culture and geographical boundaries. |
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Viewer Comments:
"A lovely artful recording . . . made with technical accomplishment,
intelligence, creativity and refreshing restraint." -Program
for Art on Film, A Project of the Getty Trust and The Metropolitan
Museum of Art
". . . congratulations on achieving that rare goal; a
film about artists that informs and engages us about their
work, doesn't preach . . . but lets us share in their joys
and discoveries." -Mary Lea Bandy, Director, Department
of Film, Museum of Modern Art
"The balance between visual poetry and down-to-earth visual
description is masterful…In this time of tension, Bridge of
Fire points up the true benefits of international exchange."
-Senator J. William Fullbright, Harriet Mayor Fulbright,
President, Center for Arts in the Basic Curriculum
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