White Light, Black Rain : 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.

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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.

Item details

ISBN: 9780783156552
ISBN: 0783156553
Physical Description: 1 videodisc (85 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Publisher: [New York, N.Y.] : HBO Video, ©2007.

Contents / Notes

General Note:	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."
Formatted Contents Note:	Hiroshima -- Survivors -- Nagasaki -- Bomb -- White light -- Black rain -- Aftermath -- Pika Don -- This is your life -- Article 9 -- Closing credits.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Directors of photography, Takafumi Kawasaki, Steve Condiotti, Masafumi Ichinose.
Participant or Performer Note:	A documentary about the American forces dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and then Nagasaki and the subsequent destruction; including Interviews from both Japanese survivors and the Americans who believed that their involvement would help end a brutal conflict.
Target Audience Note:	TV-14.
System Details Note:	DVD, region 1, widescreen (16:9) presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	This DVD is copy protected and may be played only on licensed devices.
Language Note:	English and Japanese dialogue, English subtitles; closed-captioned.
Awards Note:	Official Selection, Sundance Film Festival 2007