A total re-vamp of the original film, this Director's Cut offers exclusive looks at rare training footage, new chapters, and a slew of images and scrolls never-before-seen. Go to www.shinobiwinds.com for more info and details on this 2 disk set.
- The most in-depth and comprehensive documentary ever undertaken to date,
chronicles the events and history behind the legendary Ninja guerilla
warriors of medieval Japan.
- Including rare interviews with such world-renowned Ninjutsu authorities and
master practitioners as Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi, Fumio Manaka, Stephen K.
Hayes, Bud Malmstrom, Shawn Havens, Rumiko U. Hayes, and martial
arts historian Dr. Kacem Zoughari, Ph.D.. Also included are excerpts and
interviews with practitioners David Dow, Mark Franco, and Robert Bussey.
- In the film, you will travel along to such relevant historical sights such as
Yagyu Village, Iga-Ueno, and Enryaku-ji, The hidden falls of Mt. Maya are
explored and centuries-long misconceptions of these long-misunderstood
phantom warriors are unraveled.
- Relive the rare honor of the filmmakers as they meet with Mr. Mikio Momochi,
present-day decendant of the legendary 16th Century Ninjutsu master
Sandayu Momochi, at the Momochi home in Nabari.
- Researched, produced, and directed by first-time filmmaker Brandon Alvarez
with cinematography courtesy of Carlo Bellaflor, the film was a 3 year labor
of love to honor and shed light upon the history of this surviving art, and to
pay tribute to the practitioners of the world who keep it alive and evolving.
- The Special Edition was edited and co-produced by Marc Osmun whom also
acted as art director. The original cut was edited by Ruben Finkelstein with art
direction provided by Jordan Pagano. Aaron Knauer was assistant camera man.
- Narration by David Hewitt with beautiful samurai photography made courtesy
of celebrated Japanese photographer Dr. Mitsuo Kure, courtesy of Tuttle
Publishing and Mr. Alan Greene of Compendium Publishing, Ltd..
- Special considerations given to QUEST Company, Ltd. for use of rare film
footage of 33rd Togakure Ryu Soke Toshitsugu Takamatsu.
Is this DVD set even available anymore??
ameriskin74 8 months ago
@ameriskin74 ... Yes it is. You can get a copy at the shinobiwinds website.
AMPBFS 8 months ago