White light, black rain : the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
(DVD)
Published
[New York, N.Y.] : HBO Video, [2007].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (85 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Oliver La Farge - Media
DVD 940.5449 Whi
1 available
DVD 940.5449 Whi
1 available
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
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Published
[New York, N.Y.] : HBO Video, [2007].
Language
English
UPC
026359438929, 00026359438929
Notes
General Note
Originally released as a documentary film in 2007.
General Note
"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."
Creation/Production Credits
Directors of photography, Takafumi Kawasaki, Steve Condiotti, Masafumi Ichinose.
Description
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.
System Details
DVD format, region 1, widescreen (16:9) presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.
Language
English and Japanese dialogue, English subtitles; closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Atomic bomb -- Blast effect.
Atomic bomb victims.
Documentary films.
Hiroshima-shi (Japan) -- History -- Bombardment, 1945 -- Personal narratives.
Nagasaki-shi (Japan) -- History -- Bombardment, 1945 -- Personal narratives.
Personal narratives.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations, American.
Atomic bomb victims.
Documentary films.
Hiroshima-shi (Japan) -- History -- Bombardment, 1945 -- Personal narratives.
Nagasaki-shi (Japan) -- History -- Bombardment, 1945 -- Personal narratives.
Personal narratives.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations, American.
Other Subjects