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White light, black rain the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Title
White light, black rain [videorecording] : the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki / HBO Documentary Films presents a Farallon Films production ; co-producers, Taro Goto, Atsuko Shigesawa ; produced, directed & edited by Steven Okazaki.
ISBN
0783156553
9780783156552
Published
[New York, N.Y.] : HBO Video, c2007.
Physical Description
1 videodisc (86 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Notes
Originally produced as a documentary film in 2007.
"During certain interviews, this film will automatically play with English subtitles. To turn them off, please use the subtitle button on your DVD remote control."
Directors of photography, Takafumi Kawasaki, Steve Condiotti, Masafumi Ichinose.
English and Japanese dialogue, English subtitles; closed-captioned.
Access and use
This DVD is copy protected and may be played only on licensed devices.
Summary
In August 1945, the world was transformed in the blink of an eye when American forces dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and then Nagasaki. The destruction was unprecedented and the bombings precipitated the end of World War II. Contains archival footage and stunning photography. Interviews are from both Japanese survivors and the Americans who believed that their involvement would help end a brutal conflict.
Variant and related titles
Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Format
Images / Video & Film
Language
English; Japanese
Added to Catalog
November 20, 2007
Credits
Directors of photography, Takafumi Kawasaki, Steve Condiotti, Masafumi Ichinose.
System details note
DVD, region 1, widescreen (16:9) presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.
Audience
TV-14.
Videorecording number
94389 HBO Video
Subjects
Genre/Form
Documentary - Feature.
Documentary films.
Films for the hearing impaired.
Also listed under
HBO Documentary Films.
Farallon Films.
HBO Video (Firm)
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