Okinawa: The Afterburn

Movie·2015·2h 28m

Okinawa: The Afterburn

Directed By

John Junkerman

Country

Japan

Language

English

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Original title: 沖縄 うりずんの雨

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.

Producer

Tetsujirô Yamagami, Tetsuji Maezawa

Themes

japanokinawamilitaryoccupation

Production House

SIGLO

Audience Score

10%

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Crew

Tetsujirô Yamagami

Producer

Tetsuji Maezawa

Producer

Mariko Maezawa

Producer

John Junkerman

John Junkerman

Director

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