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It is a wonderful film and a revelation on my grandfather's connection to Japan. I never knew how extensive it was.
ERIC LLOYD WRIGHT
Grandson and Architect


In telling the Japanese side of the story, Severns and Mori have clarified an important, little-known phase in the architect's work. Full review
JONATHAN ROSENBAUM
Chicago Reader


A meticulous and eminently scholarly look at Frank Lloyd Wright's Japanese projects and colleagues... boasting authenticity and intellectual integrity.
SID SMITH
Chicago Tribune


Intently educational, this highly detailed documentary examines the Japanese episode of Wright’s career. Most impressive is the influence on Japanese disciples who continued designing buildings with their interpretations of Wright’s aesthetic.
BILL STAMETS
Chicago Sun-Times


One of the great strengths of this documentary is its unusually thorough treatment of the contributions made by the architects who worked with Wright on the Imperial Hotel and other Japanese projects.
JONATHAN REYNOLDS
Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians


The film is an unqualified success; it does more than simply string together superlatives...[it] illustrates how Wright changed the course of Japanese architecture, both by the example of a handful of buildings and by the work of the gifted architects he nurtured and trained.
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DOUGLAS ANDERS
FLLW Building Conservancy Bulletin


Thanks to Magnificent Obsession and its related resources, even the most enthusiastic fans will learn something new about Frank Lloyd Wright and his passion for Japanese art and architecture. Full review
ELIZABETH M. OWEN
Education About Asia