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201553 minPG-13documentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Message From Hiroshima

201553 minPG-13documentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Hiroshima city, devastated by the atomic bomb on August 6, 1945, is explored through survivor testimonies and computer-generated recreations of its lost life.

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Hiroshima city, devastated by the atomic bomb on August 6, 1945, is explored through survivor testimonies and computer-generated recreations of its lost life.

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Masaaki Tanabedirector

Masaaki Tanabewriter

George Takei

George Takeicast

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Hiroshima city was devastated on August 6, 1945, when the first atomic bomb was dropped. Survivors share their experiences and memories in the documentary "Message From Hiroshima." The film includes computer-generated recreations of the city and its lost way of life. Directed by Masaaki Tanabe, it runs for 53 minutes. It offers a detailed look at the immediate aftermath and long-term effects of the bombing on the local population.

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