For immediate release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

From:  The House of Sharing’s International Outreach Team

What:  FREE Documentary screening of “63 Years On”, the story of ‘Comfort women’ – the film is in multiple languages with English subtitles.  There will be an introductory speaker and group discussion after the film.

Date:  Sunday December 4th, 2011                          Time:  2:00pm – 4:00pm                Film duration:  63 min.

Where:  Jogyesa Temple Theatre

Jogyesa Temple is located in Jongno, on the street behind Insa-dong. You can walk there in a short time from Jonggak Station, or it's also accessible from Anguk Station (Exit 6). 

From Anguk station Exit 6, walk straight & pass the main street to Insadong. Cross the street to reach the temple structure in front of you. The theatre is in the new museum building behind the main temple structure.

Info:  www.houseofsharing.org                Email:  [e-mail]

Following contact information NOT for print copy (only for interview or questions for print purposes):

Contact:  Shannon Heit              Tel:        [phone]               E-mail:    [e-mail]

 

“63 YEARS ON”

‘Comfort women’ tell their story in a documentary film

The documentary film “63 Years On” will be shown at a free screening at Jogyesa Temple Theatre on Sunday,  December 4^th 2011. this is an opportunity for both the Korean and International communities to further engage with the ‘Comfort women’ issue and to support the continuing fight for justice. A brief Question & Answer session will take place after the film, an opportunity for those who wish to share their thoughts on the film and ask any questions to members of the House of Sharing’s International Outreach Team.

In this film, award-winning Korean director Kim Dong Won presents the harrowing experiences of 5 international survivors of Japanese Military Sexual Slavery during World War II. The very personal telling of their experiences is supported by excellent research and archival footage to create a powerfully honest, determined, and often heartbreaking documentary. While this gripping film may evoke great sadness and anger, the bravery displayed will truly inspire all who see it.

The House of Sharing’s International Outreach Team works to raise awareness of the issue of Japanese military sexual slavery during World War II and to support the survivors, called Halmoni, in their on-going struggle for historical reconciliation and justice.  The team is composed of both foreign and local volunteers who lead English tours to the House of Sharing and the onsite Museum of Sexual Slavery by the Japanese Military. The House of Sharing’s International Outreach Team also works to highlight continuing crimes against humanity, including the form of sexual violence during war and international sexual trafficking, that women and children across the world continue to experience on a daily basis.

This screening provides a window to an episode of Asian and International history which has been willfully ignored by so many for more than 63 years. You are invited to join the House of Sharing and show your support to the survivors who continue the fight for justice.