October 20, 2006
Documentary brings Japanese issue to States
Posted by THINK at 02:36 AM
October 13, 2006
Story on Abduction to air on CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360"
Read the message from the producers of "Abduction":
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Dear Supporter of "ABDUCTION",
We are very pleased to announce that CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360" will be doing a story tonight (Oct 11) on the Japanese abductions as well as our film. It will air at 11-12pm (midnight) East Coast time or 8-9pm West Coast time. You should also know that President Bush mentionned his meeting with Megumi's Mom today during his White House press conference. We hope you'll be watching. Check out the link to the website for more info.
Best,
Chris and Patty
Directors/Producers, ABDUCTION The Megumi Yokota Story
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FYI ﾊ- CNN ANDERSON COOPER SHOW (at 10) HAS POSTPONED OUR STORY ON ABDUCTION TO TOMORROW (Oct 12) NIGHT'S SHOW BECAUSE OF TODAY'S BREAKING NEWS - PLANE CRASH IN NYC.
WATCH TOMORROW NIGHT.
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Posted by THINK at 12:23 AM
October 10, 2006
Megumi Yokota film keeps candle burning
Posted by THINK at 05:05 PM
August 22, 2006
'Abduction' -- A Tale of Independent Filmmaking
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Posted by THINK at 03:02 PM
'Abduction' -- A Tale of Independent Filmmaking
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Posted by THINK at 03:02 PM
August 21, 2006
Film on Japanese abductee to hit Japanese screens in November
Posted by THINK at 03:31 PM
August 17, 2006
DocuWeek is devoted mostly to the dark side ("Abduction" Reviewed)
Posted by THINK at 03:33 PM
August 08, 2006
Megumi Yokota's parents take N. Korean abduction plight to every corner of Japan
Posted by THINK at 02:51 PM
July 16, 2006
“ABDUCTION” OPENS IN HOLLYWOOD
Safari Media
"... “ABDUCTION The Megumi Yokota Story”, directed by the husband/wife team of Chris Sheridan and Patty Kim, will begin its theatrical run at the ArcLight Cinemas and will play for one week from August 18-24. The opening in Hollywood is part of a campaign to help the film qualify for an Academy Award..."
NineMSN(AAP) ("N Korea kidnap movie to hit US cinemas")
Posted by THINK at 03:07 AM
Cover Story: A mix-up
Posted by THINK at 02:59 AM
May 26, 2006
Film "Abduction" to screen in Atlanta, Sydney
ABDUCTION The Megumi Yokota Story Screenings
Atlanta Film Festival, ATLANTA, GA (June 11 & 12, 2006)
Sydney Film Festival, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (June 17 & 18, 2006)
"ABDUCTION The Megumi Yokota Story" is the winner of:
-San Francisco International Asian-American Film Festival (Best Documentary)
-Slamdance Film Festival (Audience Award)
-Omaha Film Festival (Audience Award)
-Hot Docs Film Festival (Top 10 Audience Favorite).
It was also a nominee in:
-Atlanta Film Festival (Best Feature Documentary)
and official selection of:
-Sydney Film Festival
-Sedona International Film Festival
-Cleveland International Film Festival
-Independent Film Festival Boston.
Posted by THINK at 01:33 PM
May 20, 2006
Vanished into Thin Air --Movie Review: Abduction: The Megumi Yokota Story
Posted by THINK at 07:32 PM
May 16, 2006
Abducted Japanese Schoolgirl Film Touches Hearts, Raises Concerns
Posted by THINK at 03:52 PM
May 11, 2006
NORTH KOREA:Focus Shifts From N-Bombs to Human Rights
Posted by THINK at 01:59 AM
April 27, 2006
Filmmaker from London to appear on CNN
Posted by THINK at 05:24 AM
April 13, 2006
You stole my son. Give him back to me
Daily Telegraph
BBC NEWS ("Mother's plea for N Korea abductee")
Posted by THINK at 08:25 PM
April 05, 2006
Japan increasingly angry with North Korean abductions
Posted by THINK at 03:13 PM
April 01, 2006
Filmmakers Talk About Bringing the 'Abduction Issue' to the U.S.
Posted by THINK at 01:56 AM
March 07, 2006
Charles Jenkins: Prisoner of Pyongyang
Posted by THINK at 10:33 PM
February 26, 2006
North Korean abductions still cloud relations with Japan
ABC News
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Posted by THINK at 05:34 PM
February 20, 2006
"Concert for Rescuing Abductees" to be held Apr 22 in Washington D.C.
"ReACH: Rescuing Abductees Center for Hope," based in Washington D.C. is planning a rally and concert in front of the White House on April 22, 2006, in which the abductees' families and international supporters will read letters to the abductees, call names of the abductees, sing songs for the abductees and walk for the cause on the White House Sidewalk.
For details, please visit their website at: http://www.asanocpa.com/reach/
Posted by THINK at 01:34 PM
"ABDUCTION The Megumi Yokota Story" Screening Schedule
I have learned from Washington D.C.-based supporter group "ReACH: Rescuing Abductees Center for Hope" that there will be screenings of the film "ABDUCTION" in Sedona, Arizona, Cleveland, Ohio, and San Francisco, California in February and in March. Here is a message the group received from the producers of the film. If you are in any of these areas, please go see the film and tell everyone around you what you saw.
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Dear supporter of Abduction,
We wanted to let you know about upcoming screenings of the film. We
know not all of you are in the following cities but if you have friends
or family that might be interested, please let them know. In addition
to the cities listed below, we will be in Atlanta, Boston and Toronto
in the next couple of months. We will update you with those when we get
details.
Sedona, Arizona
Sedona International Film Festival and Workshop
Friday, February 24, 8:15am
Harkins Theater 6
Saturday, February 25, 3:25pm
Harkins Theater 5
Tickets: 928-282-1177
www.sedonafilmfestival.com
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland International Film Festival
Friday, March 17, 2:45pm
Saturday, March 18, 4:15pm
Tower City Cinemas
Tickets: 1-866-865-FILM
www.clevelandfilm.org
San Francisco, California
San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival
Tuesday, March 21, 6:45pm
Kabuki 8 Theaters
Tickets: 1-415-865-1588
www.asianamericanfilmfestival.org
Thanks again for your support.
Chris and Patty
Directors, ABDUCTION The Megumi Yokota Story
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Posted by THINK at 01:20 PM
January 31, 2006
Fillm on abductee Megumi Yokota wins prize at U.S. film festival
Yahoo! News (Kyodo)
BREATHEcast.com ("'Abduction' Wins Slamdance Documentary Award")
The Park Record ("Film documents Japan's tragedy -- Filmmakers detail North Korean abduction scandal")
Yahoo! News (Kyodo) ("Kin express joy after film on abductee wins prize")
MUST SEE! Film "Abduction" Official Site
Posted by THINK at 11:35 PM
December 31, 2005
Cover Story: Coming home
Posted by THINK at 02:05 AM
July 26, 2005
Filmmakers to Bring Japanese Abductee Story to Worldwide Audience
Posted by THINK at 10:49 PM
April 02, 2005
Snaps and fake ashes of stolen daughter rekindle Japanese parents' agony
Telegraph [[MUST READ!]]
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December 28, 2004
N-talks stall on abductee dispute
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December 22, 2004
Wrong Bones Trigger Calls for Sanctions
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Family anguish as hopes for truth on stolen girl turn to dust
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December 18, 2004
North Korea: children suffer, adults make politics
Posted by THINK at 12:28 AM | TrackBack
December 17, 2004
Insult and injury - Why does North Korea do these things?
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North Korea under the spotlight
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December 13, 2004
Japan pressured to impose sanctions on North Korea
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December 05, 2004
In From The Cold -- Deserter Charles Jenkins, who spent nearly 40 years in secretive North Korea, tells his story to TIME
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November 23, 2004
Japan edges closer to N Korea sanctions
Asia Times Online (Sean Curtin)
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November 21, 2004
Megumi's parents clinging to hope
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November 05, 2004
In from the Cold -- A U.S. defector to North Korea confesses to his crime and recounts his long, strange story
Posted by THINK at 12:53 AM | TrackBack
October 11, 2004
North Korea's insincerity could drive it into corner
Posted by THINK at 08:42 PM | TrackBack
October 03, 2004
NK's Stance Shows Need For Sanctions
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September 27, 2004
No end in sight to abduction issue
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North Korea's attitude shows need for sanctions
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September 19, 2004
Sisters want to hug long-missing brother
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September 11, 2004
North Korea's mystery guest
Posted by THINK at 09:19 PM | TrackBack
September 02, 2004
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Four Decades in North Korea
("In his first interview since leaving North Korea, [Sgt. Jenkins] tells the Review his story.")
Far Eastern Economic Review
Japan Today ("Life in North Korea no fun, says Jenkins in first interview")
Mainichi Interactive ("Jenkins faced N. Korean pressure before Koizumi meeting")
Straits Times (AFP) ("I loathed life in N. Korea, says US army deserter")
See also: Far Eastern Economic Review ("An Ageing Soldier Prepares for Trial")
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August 09, 2004
Kim torments kidnap parents
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August 07, 2004
Stop Enabling Kim Jong Il
Stop Enabling Kim Jong Il (by Notra Trulock)
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July 29, 2004
If You Were A Woman, You'd Be Home By Now
Resa LaRu Kirkland for MensNewsDaily.com
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July 25, 2004
Koizumi's fate may be sealed with a kiss
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July 22, 2004
Govt must not rush to give Pyongyang aid
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July 17, 2004
Accused deserter a touchstone for US-Japan ties
Posted by THINK at 12:36 AM | TrackBack
July 16, 2004
The way Soga kissed Jenkins
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July 10, 2004
A Cold War love story
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July 09, 2004
U.S. soldier's life of mystery
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U.S. sergeant to leave North Korean shadows
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July 07, 2004
ANALYSIS:N. Korea plays the 'nice guy'
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Soldier Haunts Town Once Again -- News about the reported deserter in North Korea revives painful questions.
Posted by THINK at 12:57 AM | TrackBack
July 06, 2004
The Sergeant Who Wants To Come In From The Cold
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July 02, 2004
Kin of kidnapped fret lack of focus on Pyongyang in Upper House poll
Posted by THINK at 03:42 PM | TrackBack
June 27, 2004
Koizumi loses his magic touch
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June 22, 2004
Abductee children adjusting to life in Japan
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June 16, 2004
SCOPE: Abductee progress seen helping six-way talks
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June 09, 2004
JAPAN: Abductees struggle in media spotlight
Asia Pacific Media Network (South China Morning Post)
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June 03, 2004
North Korea's Drug Habit
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Reporting the realities of war
Posted by THINK at 04:22 AM | TrackBack
June 01, 2004
North Korea's mystery guest
Posted by THINK at 09:30 PM | TrackBack
May 30, 2004
Is Koizumi Too Lucky and Smart to Be a Sucessful Japanese PM?
Asia Media: Asia Pacific Media Network
Straits Times Asia ("Japan's media puzzle: why rip 'lucky' Koizumi?")
Posted by THINK at 02:02 AM | TrackBack
May 29, 2004
A saga even Hollywood would find hard to dream
Reuters
ExpressIndia (Reuters)
Globe and Mail("Japanese abductee's life a drama stranger than fiction")
The Straits Times("Soga's saga ")
Posted by THINK at 01:47 AM | TrackBack
May 24, 2004
The Man in Charge -- Koizumi tamed his party and gave Japan's economy new life. If he falters now, there will be no one to blame but himself.
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May 21, 2004
Korean dispute tears family apart
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