TARGET
Released 5 years ago in 2021. TARGET is a documentary film. directed by Shinji Nishijima.
Synopsis
In 1991, the issue of “comfort women” was raised for the first time through the testimony of the late Kim Hak-sun. One of the first reporters in Japan to write an article about her testimony was Uemura Takashi of The Asahi Shimbun. Since the publication of his article, Uemura has been subjected to blatant attacks from the far-right, including threats on his family’s life, and the issue is still ongoing in 2021. Based on Uemura's defamation lawsuit that began in 2015, TARGET details why he had to be someone's “target.”
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 10, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Document Asia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TARGET about?
In 1991, the issue of “comfort women” was raised for the first time through the testimony of the late Kim Hak-sun. One of the first reporters in Japan to write an article about her testimony wa...
Who directed TARGET?
TARGET was directed by Shinji Nishijima.
How long is TARGET?
TARGET has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was TARGET released?
TARGET was released on October 10, 2021 in theaters.