No Cheap Excuses

An exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at legendary Japanese animator and director Hayao Miyazaki. For a decade, he allowed a single documentary filmmaker to shadow him. At age 72, he takes on a new challenge - one that would become the highly-acclaimed "The Wind Rises" (2013), Miyazaki's first film about a historical figure. Bringing the film from concept to reality turns out to be a long and difficult journey. In the process, Miyazaki grapples with tough questions about issues like aging, and the meaning of making animated films in a turbulent time.

Writing:
  • Kaku Arakawa

Stars:
Release Date: 2019-02-24
Seasons: 1
TMDb: 7.9/10
  • Country: JP
  • Language: English | 日本語
  • Runtime: 45

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Episode 2 - Drawing What's Real
Go Ahead - Threaten Me
Episode 3 - Go Ahead - Threaten Me
No Cheap Excuses
Episode 4 - No Cheap Excuses