ANIME MARATHON in Washington, DC (Saturday 4/5/08 at the Smithsonian
Musuem Freer Gallery)
C'mon, it's free!:
http://www.asia.si.edu/events/index.asp
http://www.asia.si.edu/events/index.asp?year=2008&month=4&day=5
Jungle Emperor Leo
11:30 am, Meyer Auditorium
Special Guest: Roland Kelts, author of Japanamerica.
Adapted from a manga comic by the legendary Osamu Tezuka, this
charming fable directed by Yoshio Takeuchi is a treat for animal
lovers of all ages. Leo, a majestic white lion, rules the jungle at
the foot of mysterious Moon Mountain, living in harmony with the other
beasts - until humans show up and threaten to shatter their peaceful
existence. 1997 / 100 min., Rated PG, Dubbed in English.
Part of the Cherry Blossom Anime Marathon, Saturday, April 5, 2008.
Copresented with the Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of
Japan and Otakorp, Inc.