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Tuesday, January 8, 2008
First Film of the Semester!
Welcome back students, faculty, and staff,
The International House staff is happy to announce the first film of the spring semester showing this Thursday, January 10th at 7pm in Lindsay Young Auditorium at Hodges Library. The title of the film is, "Letters from Iwo Jima." Below is a synopsis of the film. Introducing the film will be Dr.Maland, head of the English department.
The island of Iwo Jima stands between the American military force and the home islands of Japan. Therefore the Imperial Japanese Army is desperate to prevent it from falling into American hands and providing a launching point for an invasion of Japan. General Tadamichi Kuribayashi is given command of the forces on the island and sets out to prepare for the imminent attack. General Kuribayashi, however, does not favor the rigid traditional approach recommended by his subordinates, and resentment and resistance fester among his staff. In the lower echelons, a young soldier, Saigo, a poor baker in civilian life, strives with his friends to survive the harsh regime of the Japanese army itself, all the while knowing that a fierce battle looms. When the American invasion begins, both Kuribayashi and Saigo find strength, honor, courage, and horrors beyond imagination.
We look forward to seeing you there!
The International House staff is happy to announce the first film of the spring semester showing this Thursday, January 10th at 7pm in Lindsay Young Auditorium at Hodges Library. The title of the film is, "Letters from Iwo Jima." Below is a synopsis of the film. Introducing the film will be Dr.Maland, head of the English department.
The island of Iwo Jima stands between the American military force and the home islands of Japan. Therefore the Imperial Japanese Army is desperate to prevent it from falling into American hands and providing a launching point for an invasion of Japan. General Tadamichi Kuribayashi is given command of the forces on the island and sets out to prepare for the imminent attack. General Kuribayashi, however, does not favor the rigid traditional approach recommended by his subordinates, and resentment and resistance fester among his staff. In the lower echelons, a young soldier, Saigo, a poor baker in civilian life, strives with his friends to survive the harsh regime of the Japanese army itself, all the while knowing that a fierce battle looms. When the American invasion begins, both Kuribayashi and Saigo find strength, honor, courage, and horrors beyond imagination.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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