Fall Seven Times, Get Up Eight: The Japanese War Brides

Blue Chalk worked with War Bride Daughters LLC to create a 26-minute documentary exploring the experiences and identities of three Japanese War Brides and their journey from war-ravaged Japan to racially segregated 1950s America. In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of V-J Day, “Fall Seven Times Get Up Eight: The Japanese War Brides” will air on BBC World News, a global news channel distributed in over 200 countries.

Lucy Craft, Director
Karen Kasmauski , Director
Kathryn Tolbert, Director
Lucy Craft, Executive Producer
Karen Kasmauski , Executive Producer
Kathryn Tolbert, Executive Producer
Greg Moyer, Executive Producer
Pam Huling, Executive Producer
Rob Finch, Creative Director
Megumi Nishikura, Producer
Jamie Francis, Director of Photography
Karen Kasmauski, Additional Photography
Danny Guy, Editor
Greg Snider, Consulting Editor
John Davidson, Colorist
Digital One, Post Audio
Ryan Mauk, Re-Recording Mixer
Dan Quintero, Online Editor
Maria Ishak, Account Manager

Created by Blue Chalk Media

[johnmarkley]

My mother was a Japanese War Bride. My father tried three times to ask permission to marry her from the Marines, each time he was immediately transferred stateside. But because they needed volunteers for the occupation of Japan he was transferred back to Japan, back to the same base as before. The fourth time they were allowed them to get married. When my father told his family he married a Japanese, we were never welcomed into the family. To this day have no ideal who they are and where they are.

[bubblemouse]

One of the most beautiful trailers, I cry every time

[banryukyu]

七転び八起(なな ころび や おき) Nana Korobi Ya Oki or" Fall Seven Times, Get Up Eight" Thank you for sharing this video with us.

[bluesky]

i wanna see this on movies about the history

[IzludeTingel]

True, some brides experienced racist in-laws back home who tried to westernize the bride's, but the majority we're warmly received. No one can resist pretty Asian gals.

[lucyk]

What would happen if I went to Japan today? I've heard that there are Americans that have lived there for years and have learned the language that are still not accepted. I'm not saying that it's right. I believe that now we are better than most. We are a country of immigrants.

[emdiar]

How is it possible to fall down 7 times and stand up 8? Surely if you fall down 7 times and stand up each time you have stood up 7 times? How can you stand up 8? You are already standing up. You would need to fall down again if you wanted to stand up an eighth time. Stupid saying, stupid title.