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Children of the Tsunami
Japan was hit by the greatest tsunami in 1,000 years on 11 March 2011. This film reveals how the wave and the Fukushima nuclear accident have changed children's lives forever.
On 11 March 2011, Japan was hit by the greatest tsunami in a thousand years.
Through compelling testimony from 7-10 year-old survivors, this film reveals how the deadly wave and the Fukushima nuclear accident have changed children's lives forever.
The story unfolds at two key locations: a primary school where 74 children were killed by the tsunami; and a school close to the Fukushima nuclear plant, attended by children evacuated from the nuclear exclusion zone.
On TV
Tomorrow21:00
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Playing in the Streets of Fukushima
Duration: 02:19
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Executive Producer | Alex Cooke |
| Producer | Dan Reed |
| Director | Dan Reed |
| Writer | Dan Reed |
