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Movie, 1992

The Aroma of Enchantment

55 min, Documentary, Japan

In this engaging video essay, Lord explores the Japanese fascination with 1950's American pop culture. The Aroma of Enchantment pointedly notes how America represented the 'abundance of democracy' for a country decimated by war. Unable to revise or reject these anachronistic images, Japan is ironically stuck with empty Elvis in a time of plenty.

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DirectorChip Lord
WritersChip Lord
GenreDocumentary
Runtime55 min
ReleasedWed, Feb 12, 1992
CountryJapan

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