Tears of Ex-Sex Slaves for Japanese Imperial Army
The documentary "63 Years On" will be shown at a free screening at Jogyesa Temple theatre on May 17, 2009. This is an opportunity for both the Korean and international communities to further engage with the "comfort women" issue and to support the continuing fight for justice.
In this film, award-winning Korean director
Kim Dong-won presents the harrowing experiences of 5 international survivors of Japanese Military Sexual Slavery. The very personal telling of their experiences is matched with excellent research and archival footage to create a powerfully honest, determined and often heartbreaking documentary. While this gripping film may evoke great sadness and anger, the bravery displayed will truly inspire all who see it.
The House of Sharing International Outreach Team works to raise awareness of the issue of Japanese military sexual slavery and to support the Halmoni in their on-going struggle for historical reconciliation and justice. The team is comprised of both foreign and local volunteers who lead visits at the House of Sharing in English, and work to highlight the continuing crimes against humanity in the form of sexual violence during war, experienced to this day by women and children across the world.
Japanese soldiers waiting in long line for their turn to have sex with comfort women during World War II
This screening provides a window to an episode of Asian and International history which has been willfully ignored by so many for more than 63 years. You are invited to join the House of Sharing and show your support to the survivors who continue the fight for justice.
From: The House of Sharing - International Outreach Team
What: FREE Documentary screening of "63 Years On", the story of 'Comfort women' – the film is in multiple languages with both Korean and English subtitles
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2009 Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm Film duration: 63 min.
Where: Jogyesa Buddhist Memorial and History Hall, Insadong (How to get there: Jogyesa Temple is located in Jongno, on the street behind Insa-dong. You can walk there in a short time from Jonggak Station, or it's also accessible from Anguk Station. The theatre is in the new museum building behind the main temple structure)
Info:
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Email:
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Contact: Jyoung-Ah Kim (김정아), English Volunteer Coordinator Tel: 016-9444-5683
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