Episode 177: 37 Seconds

This week, Gavia and Morgan discuss the critically acclaimed film 37 Seconds, directed by Hikari and starring Mei Kayama as Yuma, a young woman and manga artist with cerebral palsy. Topics include the film's treatment of disability and Hikari's troublesome statements on this topic, Kayama's strong performance, other depictions of physical disability on film, and more.

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Links

“Hikari on 37 Seconds,” George Rogers, BFI Network

“Interview with Hikari: Continuously changing, constantly evolving,” Nikodem Karolak, Asian Movie Pulse

“Berlin Hidden Gem: '37 Seconds' Takes an Honest Look at Disability,” Gavin J. Blair, The Hollywood Reporter

“Hikari’s “37 Seconds”: A Story of Cerebral Palsy and Self-Discovery,” Matsumoto Takuya, Nippon.com