The Aroma of Enchantment

The Aroma of Enchantment

0.00h 55m1992Released
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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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Chip Lord

Himself - Narrator (voice)

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