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Color & Light as Storytelling - The Colors Within Review


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Director Naoko Yamada (A Silent Voice; K-On) has released a new film - an original story about a girl who can see and feel a person's color joining a band with a dropout and an aspiring medical student in preparation for an upcoming school festival. The Colors Within is an exploration of both the internal struggles of hiding secrets and the joys of creating music as an act of community and worship; all utilizing color and light as a storytelling device. Show Host, Jonathan "Joestar" Beltran, and his guest, Jon, talk about the movie's nuances, themes, and details and feature interview snippets featuring Yamada-san herself.


Many thanks to:

  • GKIDS & 42 West LLC for the interview and screening opportunities
  • Alanna Hall and Grace Liriano of 42 West LLC for their help
  • Naoko Yamada for her time and insight
  • Satsuki Yamashita for her interpretation
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