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Forgive-Don't Forget // Documentary Teaser Trailer
When Japan surrendered to the U.S. at the end of World War II, numerous Japanese swords were confiscated and taken back to the States. The Japanese Sword, while once a symbol of wartime aggression, is also deeply embedded in Japan’s rich history and spiritual heritage. In order to better understand the past and build a bridge between cultures in the present, an American filmmaker attempts to return one of these surrendered swords to its original owner. At its core, Forgive–Don’t Forget is about the connection between two very different cultures and the importance of remembrance.
– Steven Okazaki
Academy Award Director
– John W. Dower
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author & Historian
– World War II Magazine
Senior Editor - Paraag Shukla
May 31st, 2023
FDF premiere on Documentary Showcase
September 14th, 2020
FDF now streaming on TVP // Poland
April 6th, 2020
FDF now streaming on The Roku Channel // UK
May 15th, 2019
Official Selection // Sacramento Japanese Film Festival
March 6, 2019
FDF Acquired by Espresso Media UK for Int’l Distribution
November 18th, 2018
FDF Screening at Fuzhong 15 // Taiwan Premiere
October 30th, 2018
FDF Now Streaming on HULU
September 6th, 2018
AsiaLENS - AEMS Documentary Screening // University of IL
August 19th, 2018
Winner // Best Submission Feature Film - Japan Film Festival LA
June 15th, 2018
Official Selection // Macon Film Festival
June 9th
Official Selection // Japan Film Festival LA
April 2nd, 2018
FDF Acquired by Gravitas Ventures for Distribution
December 12th, 2017
Official Selection // Beaufort Int'l Film Festival
November 15th, 2017
FDF Limited CAAM Release // XFINITY On Demand
November 9th, 2017
Film Review // World War II Magazine
October 7th, 2017
Official Selection // Alexandria Film Festival
October 2nd, 2017
Winner // Best Documentary Feature - Guam Int'l Film Festival
September 29th, 2017
Official Selection // Atlanta Asian Film Festival
August 24th, 2017
Official Selection - Guam Int'l Film Festival
August 10th, 2017
Official Selection - Global Peace Film Festival
July 23rd, 2017
Official Selection - Chichester International Film Festival
June 20th, 2017
Official Selection - DOCUTAH Int'l. Documentary Film Festival
December 5th, 2016
Screening + Workshop - William & Mary Global Film Festival
September 15th, 2016
Official Selection - Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival
May 27, 2016
FDF Accepted into IFP Fiscal Sponsorship