A clear illustration of the consequences that followed the use of AgentOrange (AO)/dioxin by the US army during the US war in Vietnam wasdelivered to Japanese people in Tokyo on August 10.
The focal point of this year’s programme – an annual event titled “TheVietnam War has yet to end” - was a screening of a documentary called“Agent Orange – A personal requiem”, which was produced in 2007 byJapanese director Sakada Masako.
The film beginswith the story of Masako’s husband, Greg Davis, an American war veteranin Vietnam. In 2003, he died at the age of 54 from the effects ofAgent Orange.
The film reveals Masako’s feelingsand findings as she explores the terrible impacts of AO/dioxin inVietnam. It features witnesses’ stories, vivid and shockingphotography and documentation on the US war in Vietnam. Many of the Tokyoaudience were brought to tears during the screening.
In a following workshop, Masako and photojounalist Goro Nakamura sharedtheir personal stories and experiences about the impacts of AO/dioxinon human lives.
Nakamura’s work includes tworenowned photo collections named “My mother was sprayed with AgentOrange” and “Agent Orange in the battlefield.” Together, they havecontributed to the legal battle against the US’ chemical companieson behalf of AO/dioxin victims.
The programme concluded with a charitable concert featuring Japanese and Vietnamese singers and composers.-VNA
The focal point of this year’s programme – an annual event titled “TheVietnam War has yet to end” - was a screening of a documentary called“Agent Orange – A personal requiem”, which was produced in 2007 byJapanese director Sakada Masako.
The film beginswith the story of Masako’s husband, Greg Davis, an American war veteranin Vietnam. In 2003, he died at the age of 54 from the effects ofAgent Orange.
The film reveals Masako’s feelingsand findings as she explores the terrible impacts of AO/dioxin inVietnam. It features witnesses’ stories, vivid and shockingphotography and documentation on the US war in Vietnam. Many of the Tokyoaudience were brought to tears during the screening.
In a following workshop, Masako and photojounalist Goro Nakamura sharedtheir personal stories and experiences about the impacts of AO/dioxinon human lives.
Nakamura’s work includes tworenowned photo collections named “My mother was sprayed with AgentOrange” and “Agent Orange in the battlefield.” Together, they havecontributed to the legal battle against the US’ chemical companieson behalf of AO/dioxin victims.
The programme concluded with a charitable concert featuring Japanese and Vietnamese singers and composers.-VNA
