Women’s Testimonies - Pioneering Women in the Labor Movement (1996)

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In 1982, the socialist researcher Ishidō Kiyotomo organized a round table with women activists who had participated in the rise of the labor movement, from the Taishō era (1912-1925) to the Shōwa era (1926-1989). At his request, Haneda records this meeting. Stimulated by her desire to " preserve the history of these women ", the director adds additional sequences to the recording. In the film, the discrimination and domination suffered by these activists are told in the first person.

Director: Sumiko Haneda
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date:
Production: Jiyu Kobo
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Women’s Testimonies - Pioneering Women in the Labor Movement about?
In 1982, the socialist researcher Ishidō Kiyotomo organized a round table with women activists who had participated in the rise of the labor movement, from the Taishō era (1912-1925) to the Shōwa era (1926-1989). At his request, Haneda records this meeting. Stimulated by her desire to " preserve the history of these women ", the director adds additional sequences to the recording. In the film, the discrimination and domination suffered by these activists are told in the first person.
Who directed Women’s Testimonies - Pioneering Women in the Labor Movement?
Women’s Testimonies - Pioneering Women in the Labor Movement was directed by Sumiko Haneda.
How long is Women’s Testimonies - Pioneering Women in the Labor Movement?
Women’s Testimonies - Pioneering Women in the Labor Movement has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Women’s Testimonies - Pioneering Women in the Labor Movement?
Women’s Testimonies - Pioneering Women in the Labor Movement is a Documentary film.
Where was Women’s Testimonies - Pioneering Women in the Labor Movement produced?
Women’s Testimonies - Pioneering Women in the Labor Movement was produced in Japan.