Iris Chang: The Rape of Nanking

Title

Iris Chang: The Rape of Nanking

Subject

Chang, Iris. Nanking Massacre, Nanjing, Jiangsu Sheng, China, 1937. Nanjing (Jiangsu Sheng, China) -- History. Sino-Japanese War, 1937-1945 -- Atrocities. Authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography. Women authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography.

Description

IRIS CHANG: The Rape of Nanking is a feature-length documentary film about a young woman's journey to bring one of the darkest chapters of history to light. IRIS found numerous rare documents during her research. The discovery of John Rabe's diary was one of her most important contributions to this part of the history. She was always an unflinching fighter for justice, truth and human rights unitl her untimely death due to suicide in November 2004, leaving behind unfinished dreams: to make an epic movie of "The Rape of Nanking" before the victims and survivors of Sino-Japanes war voices disappera forever.

Creator

Spahic, Bill (director), Anne Pick (director, producer)

Publisher

CN Entertainment

Date

2007

Type

DVD IRIS

Identifier

2003.500.3752

Collection