Price for Peace (2002)

From Pearl Harbor to Nagasaki

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This powerful and thought provoking film chronicles the compelling events in the Pacific Theater of WWII, from the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941 to the American occupation of Japan in 1945. It depicts the strength and courage of America's youth, while examining how these men and women dealt with being thrust into this brutal war. The film includes interviews with war veterans, both American and Japanese, from all branches of the military. It features testimony from medics, nurses, dog handlers, as well as Japanese-Americans who were imprisoned at internment camps in the United States. The film also includes a first hand account of the tragic impact of the atomic bomb on Japanese citizens. Among the veterans who appear is Zenji Abe, a Japanese veteran who flew the mission to bomb Pearl Harbor, and retired General Paul Tibbets who flew the mission to bomb Hiroshima.

Director: James Moll
Genre: Documentary, War, History
Runtime: 90 min
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Music: Nathan Wang
Cinematography: Harris Done
Editing: Richard Kreitman
Production: DreamWorks Home Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English, 日本語
Original Language: en

Keywords

world war ii

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Price for Peace about?
This powerful and thought provoking film chronicles the compelling events in the Pacific Theater of WWII, from the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941 to the American occupation of Japan in 1945. It depicts the strength and courage of America's youth, while examining how these men and women dealt with being thrust into this brutal war. The film includes interviews with war veterans, both American and Japanese, from all branches of the military. It features testimony from medics, nurses, dog handlers, as well as Japanese-Americans who were imprisoned at internment camps in the United States. The film also includes a first hand account of the tragic impact of the atomic bomb on Japanese citizens. Among the veterans who appear is Zenji Abe, a Japanese veteran who flew the mission to bomb Pearl Harbor, and retired General Paul Tibbets who flew the mission to bomb Hiroshima.
Who directed Price for Peace?
Price for Peace was directed by James Moll.
How long is Price for Peace?
Price for Peace has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Price for Peace?
Price for Peace is a Documentary, War, History film.
Where was Price for Peace produced?
Price for Peace was produced in United States of America.