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Beyond Barbed Wire is an emotionally charged telling of a bizarre moment in America's history. The stories, poignant and humorous, recount the struggle that the offspring of interned Japanese Americans faced when they fought for America in WWII, as the Army's newly formed 442nd Division - the most highly decorated division in the Army's history. Narrated by NORIYUKI "PAT" MORITA. Bonus Features: Scene Selection| Includes as bonus GO FOR BROKE! starring Van Johnson, the complete 1951 Hollywood feature film based on true-life events covered in the documentary| bonus short subjects: "Go For Broke!" -- the short subject that inspired the feature film. Specs: DVD9; Dolby Digital Mono; 225 minutes; Color & B/W; 1.33:1 Aspect Ratio; MPAA - NR; Year - 1997; SRP - $14.99.
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64 of 66 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
History is written by the victor. Schools rarely teach the Japanese-American experience during World War II in America, and what little they do teach is often shallow and simplistic. This video features interviews with Japanese-American veterans who fought in Europe and Asia during World War II, who freed Americans units trapped by Germans in Italy as well as freeing Jews held in Concentrations camps while there families were held in relocations camps in America. An excellent historical video not to be missed or overlooked.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This was a well done documentary on the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII that I didnt learn about until I finished high school and learned it from talking to friends and neighbors. The producers and directors did an excellent job giving background info and shorts that were used as commercials back then to justify the action taken at the time. Many of the men in the 100th/442nd never talked about their experiences until just recently, even to their family or spouses. They were able to speak to the interviewers and that was a lot of history and emotion pouring out..a job well done!!! I thank the people involved in making this long due documentary.
15 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
One of the better documentaries I've seen on the subject. Recommended for later generations of Americans of Japanese ancestry to appreciate what happened to their people in WWII, their suffering and sacrifice. Students of American history may also find this interesting. The interviewees bring to light several important lessons of U.S. history: the Constitution (guarantor of our rights) is only a piece of paper, racism is a recurrent problem in America and the currency of freedom is blood.
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Inspiring and yet heartbreaking.
This is an important movie for all students of history of the time of World War II. It is the best depiction of bravery, loyalty, and true patriotism that I have ever seen.
Published 10 months ago by Grandpa
442 Regimental Combat Team
An interesting historical document and the Hollywood movie made of this little known part of WWII history. The most decorated U.S. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Galen M. Ozawa
Farewell to Manzanar historical perspective
This was a little too dry for my intent. I had difficulty staying focused. I am sure my high school students would find it quite soporific!
Published on May 3, 2009 by Mrs. Pininia
Beyond Barbed Wire/Go For Broke
Good historical documentary on the World War II Internment camps established by the U.S. government under the questionable guise of "military necessity. Read more
Published on March 14, 2009 by Joe B. Black
442nd Go for Broke
I purchased this DVD for my husband. His uncle, Leo Kikuchi, was in the 442nd, so this was especially meaningful. Read more
Published on January 6, 2009 by Jennifer L. Jones
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