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Hidden Heroes: The Nisei Soldiers of WWII

Hidden Heroes: The Nisei Soldiers of WWII

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DocumentaryWar

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Featuring sit-down interviews with experts and historians, follows the story of the Japanese American soldiers of WWII who fought for the ideals of American democracy.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

43 mins

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Release Date

01 November 2021

Country

United States of America

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