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rafilms & Silk Dragon Productions presents a look at the Filmmakers, Robert Avery & Kinuye Oshiro-Avery. Robert a Career Police Officer right out of the US Army stationed on Okinawa at Torii Station; Graduated College with a BS in Criminology, with a minor in Journalism as well as Criminal Psychology. He met his wife Kinuye in California. Robert is 4th generation American whose family came from Scotland. 15 years after coming to this country, his G/G/Grandfather died at the battle of Shiloh ...

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In January of 2008, Judge Patel of the Federal District Court San Francisco, ruled that The Military was in violation of the "National Preservation Act" for failing to evaluate the potential effects on the Dugong & ordered the US Defense Department to do so. in Okinawa Dugong v. Gates No. 03-4350. This case is significant because the US Military wants the Government of Japan to honor agreement, made 2 years prior to Judge Patel's Ruling in a US Federal Court.; by two countries that have ...

Tags: Why Okinawa? The issue of Henoko

Why Okinawa? The dilemma of Futenma Air Station Part 3 "The Destruction of Tombs to build bases" & Military complaints of Okinawan Encroachment by building too close to military bases.

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Please view this with the correction in Sub-Title (arigatou gozaimashita) In August 2004, a Marine helicopter crashed into the Okinawa International University, which not only touched off a firestorm of protests created by this base which is located in the heart of Ginowan City Okinawa, it also has created so much tension for the government of the former ruling bloc of Japan, the LDP, that they were given the boot from office & their control over Japanese Politics. The LDP had ruled Japan ...

Tags: Why Okinawa? The Dilemma of Futenma MCAS

In August 2004, a Marine Helicopter from the Futenma Air Station, Crashed into the Okinawa International University causing major damage. This incident was among many caused by this Training Facility that practices "Touch n Goes" with both Helicopters & large fueling tankers, that fly at roof top levels over the surrounding city of Ginowan Okinawa. This Marine Air Station has ignited a firestorm of protests from the continual flights that go on night and day. The noise level alone is ...

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Miyako Full Moon Party Vol 1 part 2 of Miyako Jima Hula & Rock show Full Moon Party

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Miyako Jima Musicians put together their first "Full Moon Party Volume 1 Oct 2007", rafilms filmed this first event which included Hula Dancers from Miyako Island, as well as local Rock Musicians, including my friends from the band "The After" Part 1 is a short look at the Hula Dancers who performed (totemo subarashi ), wonderful. Part two will showcase all of the Rock Musicians as well as some of the early performers who did a very nice job. The DVD will be available soon which will include ...

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A Young Japanese-American Girl yearns for a dog to fill the emptiness in her heart, a dog that her grandmother will never let her have. The discovery into the old woman's reasons leads the girl to another young girl and a cat in the river. A Kimura/rafilms Production Screened in Los Angeles July 31st with the New York International Film & Video Festival, see www.nyfilmvideo.com Next screening in New York City in late October early November. for film information, go to www.catintheriver.com ...

Tags: One young girls search for love leads to the discovery of another girl suffering from broken heart.

A Young Japanese-American Girl yearns for a dog to fill the emptiness in her heart, a dog that her grandmother will never let her have. The discovery into the old woman's reasons leads the girl to another young girl and a cat in the river. Part 2 See Part 1 First A Kimura/rafilms Production www.catintheriver.com or www.rafilms.org

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A Young Japanese-American Girl yearns for a dog to fill the emptiness in her heart, a dog that her grandmother will never let her have. The discovery into the old woman's reasons leads the girl to another young girl and a cat in the river. Written & Produced by Jaanne Kimura. Screened in Los Angeles with the New York Film & Video Festival on July 31st; will screen in New York City in late October early November 2009. We bring you the entire story now in 3 parts here; also on our film web ...

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