16 min
Episode 57: Ishiro Honda and Crimes Against Humanity Kaijuvision Radio
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- Film Reviews
In this episode I tackle the issue of Ishiro Honda's time during World War II administering a comfort women camp. I was asked how he evaded punishment for committing Class C War Crimes (Crimes Against Humanity), and I have a definitive yet complex answer. Honda's films were supportive of human rights, and this is what we remember his place in history during World War II. If Honda was an unnamed Japanese man who participated in these crimes, I would have wanted him to be brought to justice and served some kind of punishment for them. However, there are many reasons why this didn't happen. So put on your thinking cap and listen as I explain how complex this situation is. For the video version of the podcast, check out my YouTube channel.
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Host/Editor/Director/Scenic Videos: Brian Scherschel
Video Location: South Side High School, Fort Wayne, Indiana
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In this episode I tackle the issue of Ishiro Honda's time during World War II administering a comfort women camp. I was asked how he evaded punishment for committing Class C War Crimes (Crimes Against Humanity), and I have a definitive yet complex answer. Honda's films were supportive of human rights, and this is what we remember his place in history during World War II. If Honda was an unnamed Japanese man who participated in these crimes, I would have wanted him to be brought to justice and served some kind of punishment for them. However, there are many reasons why this didn't happen. So put on your thinking cap and listen as I explain how complex this situation is. For the video version of the podcast, check out my YouTube channel.
Official Kaijuvision merchandise on Redbubble:
http://www.redbubble.com/shop/kaijuvision?ref=search_box
Host/Editor/Director/Scenic Videos: Brian Scherschel
Video Location: South Side High School, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Music: Audiophiliac (www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac)
"Torii Gate" Banners: Kevin Geary (kevincgearydesign.com)
Logos: Nanoparticles (www.fiverr.com/nanoparticles)
Copyright Brian J. Scherschel
All Rights Reserved
16 min