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Independent Lens · S12E23 — Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo
Season 12 episodes
1. The Parking Lot MovieOct 19, 20102. Art & CopyOct 26, 20103. Reel Injun: On the Trail of the Hollywood IndianNov 2, 20104. The Longoria AffairNov 9, 20105. Lost SparrowNov 16, 20106. Deep DownNov 23, 20107. 45365Dec 14, 20108. The Calling, Part 1Dec 20, 20109. The Calling, Part 2Dec 21, 201010. Men Who SwimJan 4, 201111. Children of HaitiJan 11, 201112. For Once in My LifeFeb 1, 201113. When I RiseFeb 8, 201114. William S. Burroughs: A Man WithinFeb 22, 201115. Me Facing Life: Cyntoia's StoryMar 1, 201116. Pushing the ElephantMar 29, 201117. The Desert of Forbidden ArtApr 5, 201118. Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant ChildApr 12, 201119. Waste LandApr 19, 201120. MarwencolApr 26, 201121. A Film UnfinishedMay 3, 201122. BhuttoMay 10, 201123. Beetle Queen Conquers TokyoMay 17, 201124. Welcome to ShelbyvilleMay 24, 201125. Two SpiritsJun 14, 2011
Synopsis
Beginning in the modern day and working backward, Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo explores the history of Japan's love affair with bugs. Using insects like an anthropologist's toolkit, the film uncovers Japanese philosophies that will shift viewers' perspectives on nature, beauty, and life, and counter the exigencies of day-to-day life.
