We Shall Overcome

We Shall Overcome

127 mins | Documentary | July 18, 2015

An elderly woman named Fumiko lived through the battle of Okinawa. Now she is part of the movement protesting the construction of a new American military base in Henoko. This film captures the complex feelings of those who have had to live their lives alongside military bases. It compels us to share in their yearning to bring an end to this battle.

We Shall Overcome

127 mins | Documentary | July 18, 2015

We Shall Overcome
An elderly woman named Fumiko lived through the battle of Okinawa. Now she is part of the movement protesting the construction of a new American military base in Henoko. This film captures the complex feelings of those who have had to live their lives alongside military bases. It compels us to share in their yearning to bring an end to this battle.
Producers
Original title 戦場ぬ止み
Directors Chie Mikami
Writers

Cast

Cocco

as Narrator