This NOVA program introduces viewers to the history of the Samurai sword, which has dominated Japan's battlefields for thousands of years. The program travels to Japan to learn the craft of traditional swordsmiths. Then, viewers visit a Samurai fighting school to follow the art and science behind sword-making. Features described video.
"...Recommended." - Video Librarian (March/April 2008)
Additional Features & Details Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo Features: Access to the NOVA Web site, Chapter Select, Interactive Menu, Printable Materials for Educators Technical: Single Layer, Single Sided, Widescreen DVD Encoding: Region 1 Language: English
Grades 7 to Adults Color, Live Action Closed-Captioned Copyright 2007 MARC Record Available Catalog Card Kit Available Single Main Entry Card Available
...Recommended." - Video Librarian (March/April 2008)