More than a documentary of the WWII firebombing of Tokyo, Paper City reveals the ongoing struggle of the few remaining survivors to gain official recognition from the Government of Japan.
An intimate and personal film, Paper City weaves a gripping narrative among interviews and vignettes about the horrors of war. The stories told are powerful and authentically documented.
I would have appreciated hearing more about the government's perspective to gain a more complete understanding of the current situation. As it is,, the film leaves the viewer guessing as to how the government could possibly ignore the victims of this tragedy for decades.
Regardless, this is a must-watch documentary, as we all need to be aware of past tragedies and current transgressions in order to prevent them from happening again in the future.
An intimate and personal film, Paper City weaves a gripping narrative among interviews and vignettes about the horrors of war. The stories told are powerful and authentically documented.
I would have appreciated hearing more about the government's perspective to gain a more complete understanding of the current situation. As it is,, the film leaves the viewer guessing as to how the government could possibly ignore the victims of this tragedy for decades.
Regardless, this is a must-watch documentary, as we all need to be aware of past tragedies and current transgressions in order to prevent them from happening again in the future.