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This film examines the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, which were intended to symbolize unity and recovery for Japan. However, the reality has been marked by significant protests and division among the Japanese people. The documentary features voices like Ayako Yoshida, a protest organizer, who shows the concerns surrounding the games, including rising COVID-19 infections and the financial burden on the host city. The International Olympic Committee's dismissal of these protests is also a focal point, illustrating the tension between the event and public sentiment.
The film contrasts the current atmosphere with the 1964 Olympics, when Japan was reestablishing itself as a global power after World War II. It includes perspectives from individuals like Nobuhiro Obata, who reflects on the economic impact of the games, and Tatsuya Sugimoto, a former Olympic sprinter, who critiques the lack of benefits for local residents. Through these narratives, the documentary provides a comprehensive view of the complexities surrounding the Tokyo Olympics.
Why Watch
- •Meet protest organizer Ayako Yoshida fighting against the games.
- •Find out how the Olympics have impacted local communities.
- •See the stark contrast between 1964 and 2021 Olympics.
Did You Know
•COVID-19 infections in Tokyo spiked to record levels since the Olympics started.
•The cost of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics ballooned by more than three times.
•Construction for the Olympics has been linked to multiple suicide cases.
•The last time the Olympics were held in Tokyo was in 1964.
Perfect For
Olympic history enthusiastsActivism supportersJapanese culture fans