Five activists founded a Tokyo-based association in 2005 to address the living conditions of the city's poor and later participated in anti-nuclear protests.
Synopsis
Five activists founded a Tokyo-based association in 2005 to address the living conditions of the city's poor and later participated in anti-nuclear protests.
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Synopsis
Matsumoto Hajime and his colleagues founded the Japanese activist group Amateur's Riot in 2005 to address the living conditions of the poor in Tokyo. The group gained prominence for its involvement in anti-nuclear protests following the Fukushima disaster in 2011. This 81-minute documentary details their activism and the challenges faced by impoverished communities in urban Japan.
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Why Watch
- Meet the founders of Amateur's Riot.
- See the impact of the Fukushima disaster.
- Follow grassroots activism in Tokyo.
Did You Know
- Amateur's Riot was founded in 2005 by five activists.
- The film is 81 minutes long.
- The Fukushima nuclear disaster occurred in 2011.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who founded the Amateur's Riot association?
Amateur's Riot was founded in 2005 by Matsumoto Hajime, Yamashita Hikaru, Futatsugi Shin, Mochitsuki Rui, and Ogasawara Keita.
What event prompted the anti-nuclear demonstrations associated with Amateur's Riot?
The anti-nuclear demonstrations were a response to the Fukushima nuclear catastrophe in 2011.
What is the focus of the Amateur's Riot activists?
The activists are committed to improving the living conditions of poor people, known as binbōnin, in Tōkyō.
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