Description

Two films from the WWII era, focusing on POWs and reconciliation.

In This Program

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   Paper Lanterns

   Barry Frechette / Healing, History, WWII / USA / 2016 / documentary / 60 mins

   On a summer morning in 1945, Shigeaki Mori witnessed the U.S. drop two atomic bombs on Japan. One of the few survivors, he documented and honored the thousands of lives lost-- including 12 American Prisoners of War-- to provide closure and solace for the families.

   Precedes: Forced Landing

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   Forced Landing

   Daniel Wyss / History, WWII / Switzerland / 2015 / documentary / 55 mins

   In 2014, the Pentagon awarded Prisoner of War medals to 143 World War II veterans who were held in the infamous Wauwilermoos punishment camp in Switzerland. The story of these airmen and their prison unveils one of the darkest and lesser known facts of Switzerland’s behavior during World War II.

   Preceded by: Paper Lanterns

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