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A Bitter Legacy

A Bitter Legacy

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A sobering look at the brutal treatment of Japanese-Americans before, during, and after WWII as well as the global repercussions that resulted.

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Original Language

English

Runtime

70 mins

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Release Date

18 November 2017

Country

United States of America

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