Enjoy this classic movie on archival 16mm film, from the collection of Miami Dade Public Library System’s Division of Special Collections & Archives. Be transported to decades ago when film was seen on large reels of film.
Brimming with action while incisively examining the nature of truth, Rashomon, is perhaps the finest film ever to investigate the philosophy of justice. Through an ingenious use of camera and flashbacks, Akira Kurosawa reveals the complexities of human nature as four people recount different versions of the story of a man’s murder and the rape of his wife.
- “Rashomon” isn’t a whodunit thriller. Instead, it’s an observation of the unreliability of human short-term memory, particularly of the multiple witnesses at a crime scene, who are also possible victims or perpetrators.” – Michael Clark, Rotten Tomatoes
Details
Date
- Friday, October 9, 2026
Time
- 6:30 p.m.
Price
- FREE (Advance registration required, limited tickets available.)
*Tickets not claimed after 15 minutes of show time will be given away. Donations are accepted at the door.
Location
- Morikami Theater
Run Time
- 83 minutes
Release Date
- 1951
Rating
- Drama (In Japanese, subtitled in English)
Our theater tends to be cold. You may want to bring with you a sweater or jacket.
Meet the Speaker
Born and raised in South Florida, Katharine Labuda is a preservationist & educator who has worked in the archives and libraries world for over 15 years. In her current role as a Special Collections Librarian with the Miami-Dade Public Library System, she manages the 16mm Film Collection, and archival materials in the Helen Muir Florida Collection. She also develops and facilitates programs designed to engage the public with historical materials and provide access to the unique collections held at the library. Through her AV CLUB series, she brings curated screenings of 16mm films from the library’s collection out to different libraries, museums, and clubs, and she connects with local filmmakers, curators, and journalists to act as guest hosts. In June of 2024, the Miami New Times named AV CLUB Best Film series of the year.
