West Encounters East® The Fragility of Tradition
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- May 5
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Three Women. One Endangered Tradition.
MIAMI, FL — May 11, 2026. West Encounters East® announces the rebroadcast of its
latest documentary series, The Fragility of Tradition, directed by Stella Holmes and written
by Linda Corley. An official selection of the La Femme Film Festival in Los Angeles, the film
returns to television on May 22 at 7:30 PM on WPBT (South Florida PBS) and May
24 at 9:30 PM on WXEL — offering audiences another opportunity to engage with its
exploration of cultural preservation, artistic legacy, and transformation.
West Encounters East®: The Fragility of Tradition explores the resilience of Japan’s
centuries-old Kōgei traditions while highlighting the groundbreaking women artists who are
transforming them. From ceramics and metalwork to bamboo artistry, the film follows three
extraordinary women as they challenge the male-dominated structures of their cultural
heritage, revealing how fragility and strength often coexist.
At a moment when cultural identity and artistic legacy are being reexamined worldwide,
West Encounters East®: The Fragility of Tradition emerges as both a visually striking
documentary and a vital cultural call to action. This rebroadcast is more than a second
viewing—it is an opportunity for audiences, critics, and media to witness and amplify a story
that is as urgent as it is beautiful. With Japan’s Kōgei traditions now in danger of
disappearing, this is not just a film to watch, but a story that demands attention,
conversation, and preservation.
“These women are not just preserving an art form — they are pushing it forward under
extraordinary pressure. That quiet act of courage is what drew me to this story, and it is
why I believe it deserves to be seen again now.”
— Stella Holmes
The Fragility of Tradition was made possible through the generous support of Lesano
Holdings Corporation, Dr. Nicole Edeiken, Barbara Schiff, The Greater Miami Jewish
Federation, ArtesMiami (https://artesmiami.org), Lucy Jane Hurt, Dr. Cecil Abraham, and
Kenny Cecilia Sanchez.
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ABOUT WEST ENCOUNTERS EAST®
West Encounters East® is an independent documentary production company founded by filmmaker Stella Holmes and based in Miami, Florida. Rooted in the belief that culture is the most powerful bridge between people, the company produces films that explore the intersection of Eastern and Western artistic traditions, heritage, and identity. Its films have screened at festivals and aired on 200 PBS stations nationwide.
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