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Hirohito Documentaries

Synopsis
Three documentaries on Emperor Hirohito who ruled Japan from December 25, 1926 until his death in 1989. His reign was the longest of any historical Japanese emperor, and he oversaw many significant changes to Japanese society. Individual titles are: PERSPECTIVE ON GREATNESS: HIROHITO - THE LAST BANZAI (1953); BIOGRAPHY (CBS): HIROHITO (1961); PORTRAITS OF POWER: HIROHITO - THE CHRYSANTHEMUM THRONE (1970).
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
2007
Year of production
1953-1970
Subjects
History
Keywords
biographies; Hirohito (1901-1989); Japan; World War II

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 0
Price
$9.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
120 minutes
Year
2007

Sections

Title
Perspective on Greatness: Hirohito the Last Banzai
Synopsis
A penetrating insight into the soul of the Hirohito and the irony of his tumultuous place in Japanese and world history. (1953)

Title
Biography: Hirohito
Synopsis
An overview of the life of Hirohito, his times and his good efforts to reingratiate his people with the United States and with the rest of the world. Made by CBS and narrated by Mike Wallace. (1961)

Title
Portraits of Power: Hirohito - the Chrysanthemum Throne
Synopsis
A series of provocative as well as empathetic insights into the tragedy of a peaceful man in whose name war was waged.

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