Get your ticket today to see Life is Climbing, the documentary film about Koichiro “Koba” Kobayashi, award-winning paraclimber and founder of NPO Monkey Magic, and his sighted guide, Naoya Suzuki, professional rock climbing instructor and guide. After the film, you will get to meet Koba-san and Naoya-san in person for a Q&A with the audience! “An exhilarating, sometimes heartbreaking film about friendship, the gifts of adversity, and the courage it takes to put everything on the line for the thing you love, Life is Climbing culminates in a breathtaking sequence you won’t soon forget.” (Vancouver Int’l Film Festival). Recipient of the Documentary Award at Japan Movie Critics Awards in May 2024.
Date: Saturday, April 19
Time: 14:00 to 16:00: Please come at 1:30 pm when doors open for fun, social time!
Venue: Arcadia Ichigaya
Access: 5 minutes from Ichigaya Station (JR Chuo/Sobu Line, Yurakucho Line, Namboku Line, Toei-Shinjuku Line)
The film is in Japanese with English subtitles.
UDCast (audio description in Japanese)
Families and students welcome!
Ticket Information:
Adults: 2,000 yen
Students: 1,000 yen
People with a disability/guides: 1,000 yen
Trailer for Life is Climbing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saMERleOfhA
This special event is being held on the occasion of CWAJ’s celebration of its 50th anniversary of providing unique, meaningful programs for Japanese with a visual impairment. Don’t miss the chance to see this moving documentary not available in theatres or on streaming! Join in this celebration of VVI’s friendship with and commitment to the visually impaired community!
To purchase tickets: 『ライフ・イズ・ クライミング！』映画上映とトークイベント “Life is Climbing”: Film and Talk Event | Peatix
© Life Is Climbing Production Committee
Event contact: vvi50th@cwaj.org
