Okinawa: Urizun no ame

Jun 20 2015 N/A 2h 28m
Documentary, History, War

On April 1, 1945, the United States military launched its invasion of the main island of Okinawa, the start of a battle that was to last 12 weeks and claim the lives of some 240,000 people. This film depicts the Battle through the eyes of Japanese and American soldiers who fought each other on the same battlefield, along with Okinawa civilians who were swept up in the fighting. The film also depicts the history of discrimination and oppression forced upon Okinawa by the American and Japanese governments. Carrying up to the current controversy over the construction of a new base at Henoko, the film explores the root causes of the widespread disillusionment and anger expressed by many Okinawans. This ambitious documentary was directed by the American John Junkerman, long-term resident of Japan and Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker. Okinawa: The Afterburn is a heartfelt plea for peace and an expression of deep respect for the unyielding spirit of the Okinawa people.

Plot

'Okinawa: The Afterburn' is the first documentary film to provide a comprehensive picture of the 1945 Battle of Okinawa and the ensuing 70-year occupation of the island by the U.S. military.

Written by

Kôji Kobayashi

Directed by

John Junkerman

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Production Countries

Japan

Production Companies

SIGLO

Languages

English

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Trailers
“OKINAWA : The Afterburn (Okinawa: Urizun no Ame)“ trailer
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