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199528 minPGdocumentary

Historical Events

Nagasaki Journey

199528 minPGdocumentary

Color footage of the atomic bombing's aftermath is shown in public for the first time in over fifty years.

Historical Events

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Christopher Beaver,

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Color footage of the atomic bombing's aftermath is shown in public for the first time in over fifty years.

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Christopher Beaverdirector

Judy Irvingdirector

Michael E. Stonecast

Victor Tolleycast

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Nagasaki, a city forever marked by tragedy, faced the atomic bombing on August 10, 1945. The documentary presents a Rashomon-like perspective on the event, featuring rare footage of the aftermath. For the first time in over fifty years, color images of the destruction are shown alongside black-and-white clips. This 28-minute film captures the immediate impact of the bombing and its lasting effects on the city and its inhabitants.

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