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.
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Okinawa: The Afterburn is a 2015 film in the Documentary category from Japan. Directed by John Junkerman. Runtime: about 148 minutes. Original language: Japanese. An official trailer is available on this page. TMDB rating: 4.0/10.
Genre: Documentary, Released in 2015, Original language: Japanese, Production: Japan, Runtime: about 148 minutes, Directed by John Junkerman.
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148 min
Original language
Japanese
Country of origin
Japan
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Movie
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