Helen Keller was not just famous in America – she was World famous. The deaf and blind lecturer, author and activist was especially well-liked in Japan, and Keller made numerous visits to Japan in her travels around the globe. This DVD is a rare glimpse of first-hand film footage of Keller during one of her lectures in Japan. This film is silent.
Included Films:
Helen Keller Visits Tokyo and Yokohama, Japan
Helen Keller Visits Tokyo and Yokohama, Japan
Produced: 1948
Length: 7 Minutes
Helen Keller was not just famous in America…she was World famous. The deaf and blind lecturer, author and activist was especially well-liked in Japan, and Keller made numerous visits to Japan in her travels around the globe. This DVD is a rare glimpse of first-hand film footage of Keller during one of her lectures in Japan. This film is silent. Table Of Contents: (1) Helen Keller Visits Tokyo and Yokohama, Japan (1948) – This is high-quality, crystal-clear silent footage of a 68 year old Helen Keller visiting a lecture at the Tokyo Bowl military theatre in Japan. Decked out in a fancy feathered hat and dress, a smiling Keller goes to the podium in front of a large audience of Japanese fans and spectators. Many audience members brought posters they made in support of Helen Keller. What an invaluable piece of visual history of this most extraordinary woman! – 7 Minutes
