19 October 2022
Film Screening in Edinburgh - KAMEJIRO: The U.S. Military’s Most Feared Man
Following the end of WWII, Okinawa remained occupied by US military forces for 27 years. Today, the archipelago continues to be one of the world’s largest hubs for US military bases. This military presence has sparked resistance and opposition from Okinawans. Kamejirо̄ Senaga was an opponent of US military control in postwar Okinawa. The US military tried various stratagems to suppress him, but with the support of the Okinawan people, Kamejirо̄ continued to fight. This film paints a picture of Kamejirо̄ and explains the political circumstances of his time, shedding light on the roots of present-day public opinion in Okinawa.
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