Okinawa: The Afterburn
沖縄 うりずんの雨
Synopsis
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 (Okinawa: Urizun no Ame)“ trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-10-30
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Junkerman
- Original Score
- Hitoshi Komuro
- Original Title
- 沖縄 うりずんの雨
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Production Studios
- SIGLO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Junkerman
Hitoshi Komuro
Mariko Maezawa, Tetsuji Maezawa, Tetsujirô Yamagami
Department Leadership Roster
Mariko Maezawa
Producer
Tetsuji Maezawa
Producer
Tetsujirô Yamagami
Producer
John Junkerman
Director
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What is Okinawa: The Afterburn about?
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.
Who directed Okinawa: The Afterburn?
Okinawa: The Afterburn was directed by John Junkerman.
Who stars in Okinawa: The Afterburn?
The principal cast of Okinawa: The Afterburn includes Not specified.
When was Okinawa: The Afterburn released and how long is it?
Okinawa: The Afterburn was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Okinawa: The Afterburn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Okinawa: The Afterburn was composed by Hitoshi Komuro.