Aero Theater is hosting a 7:30 pm Los Angeles premiere screening of AFRO SAMURAI, (2006, Takashi OKazaki, Gonzo/Samurai Project/FUNimation, 125 min (5 episodes)). This samurai story, with a revolutionary animation style and hip-hop flavor, tells the tale of a black swordsman set in a futuristic, yet feudal, Japan who is on a mission to avenge the wrongful death of his father. Samuel L. Jackson voices the title role of "Afro," a mysterious warrior who travels a solitary path encountering a myriad of enemies, friends and challenges beyond imagination. Renowned rap artist & producer RZA provides the original soundtrack for the series. The cast also includes Ron Perlman as "Justice," a lightning quick gunfighter, responsible for the death of Afro's father and Kelly Hu as "Okiku," a seductively beautiful girl and healing arts expert. The concept was created by graphic designer/illustrator Takashi "Bob" Okazaki, and the series is a creative collaboration between Jackson (exec producer), Okazaki, and Japanese animation company Gonzo. A discussion follows the screening with producer Eric Calderon.
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