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Junichi Ushiyama

Died October 6, 1997

Junichi Ushiyama (born 9 May 1932) is a Japanese documentary filmmaker and director known for his work in the post-war period. Ushiyama began his career in the 1950s, initially working as a film editor before transitioning into directing. He gained recognition for his contributions to documentary filmmaking, particularly for his detailed exploration of social issues, historical events, and human r…

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Mao Tse-Tung and the Cultural RevolutionMao Tse-Tung and the Cultural Revolution · 1969
Mao Tse-Tung and the Cultural Revolution
★ 8.01969
MovieDocumentary
Nagisa Oshima's documentary details the rise of Chairman Mao during the revolution and shows the Communist Party's struggle and cultural upheaval. Made in 1969 for NTV station, this TV documentary also questions Mao's dictator tendency during the cultural revolution.
The Forgotten Imperial ArmyThe Forgotten Imperial Army · 1963
The Forgotten Imperial Army
★ 6.31963
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
This documentary examines the plight of Korean veterans who were conscripted into the Japanese imperial army during World War II and later left destitute in postwar Japan. Many, disabled by their service, are denied compensation because of their Korean nationality. Filmed for Japanese television, the work confronts public apathy and exposes the unresolved moral responsibility Japan bears toward those who fought in its name.
A Life of MaoA Life of Mao · 1976
A Life of Mao
★ 8.01976
MovieDocumentary
A Rebel's FortressA Rebel's Fortress · 1964
A Rebel's Fortress
★ 10.01964
MovieDocumentary
A chronicle of the eight-year battle against the construction of the Matsubara dam at Ogunimachi Shimouke, Asogun, district of Kumamoto. Tomoyuki Murahara constructs the “beehive fortress,” the point of reference for the protest movement opposing the decision to expropriate land.
War Chronicle of a South Vietnam Marine BattalionWar Chronicle of a South Vietnam Marine Battalion · 1965
War Chronicle of a South Vietnam Marine Battalion
1965
MovieDocumentary
This documentary records a South Vietnamese Marine battalion conducting village-to-village search-and-destroy missions during the Vietnam War. Originally produced in three parts by Japanese television producer Junichi Ushiyama, the footage documents interactions with villagers and includes scenes of interrogations and executions that provoked official controversy.

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