Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda

Ryuichi Sakamoto has had a prolific career spanning over four decades. From techno-pop star to Oscar-winning film composer, the evolution of his music has coincided with his life journey. Following Fukushima, Sakamoto became an iconic figure in Japan’s social movement against nuclear power. As Sakamoto returns to music following a cancer diagnosis, his haunting awareness of life crises leads to a resounding new masterpiece.

Following the film, join us for a discussion with director Stephen Nomura Schible. RYUICHI SAKAMOTO: CODA  is Schible’s first feature film as a director. Previously, he worked as a producer on Sofia Coppola’s Oscar-winning LOST IN TRANSLATION and directed/produced the music documentary ERIC CLAPTON: SESSIONS FOR ROBERT J. He grew-up in Tokyo and studied film at NYU.