The Black Ships (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film
Released in 2022, The Black Ships is a notable film directed by Charles Eames.
What it’s about. Created with imagery taken from the 19th-Century Japanese woodcuts on display in the Smithsonian Institution’s exhibition “The Japanese Expedition 1852-1866 of Commodore Matthew Perry,” the film records the opening of the country to Western trade from a Japanese perspective. In Charles’ words, the film “shows something of the special and rare situations that existed when these two cultures came together…one very sophisticated, one with a highly developed technology.” The soundtrack juxtaposes the visuals, with music from the album “Banjo Kings,” an early-American fife-and-drum recording from the Smithsonian Institution archives, and traditional Japanese music from tapes provided by the Japanese embassy.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Ships page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Ships (2022)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Black Ships change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- When was The Black Ships released?
- The Black Ships was released in 2022.