Michael Rich - On Akira Kurosawa

The speaker reflects on the concept of a favorite teacher, emphasizing that we are shaped by all our experiences and educators. They highlight the profound impact of working with Japanese film director Icatar Kurosawa, who taught them about humanity and compassion despite his difficult personality. The experience of being an outsider in Japan was both humbling and centering, teaching the speaker about the universality of being 'the other.' Kurosawa's films often depict heroes and villains as similar, with the key difference being the hero's continuous journey of growth. This idea parallels the speaker's view of education as a lifelong quest for knowledge and self-improvement.

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