tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28124294.post8178105672994323517..comments2024-03-05T04:05:59.965+09:00Comments on documentingian, blog: Censorship? Self-censorship? 検閲? 自己検閲?Ian Thomas Ashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09692848215726708548noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28124294.post-1961270116413997952015-11-25T10:26:40.671+09:002015-11-25T10:26:40.671+09:00https://www.facebook.com/A2BCdocumentary 自主上映会は再開し...https://www.facebook.com/A2BCdocumentary 自主上映会は再開しているようですね。 12月12日、川越。arnohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03141996077872241665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28124294.post-26472300026653669942015-11-25T10:15:00.052+09:002015-11-25T10:15:00.052+09:00This comment has been removed by the author.arnohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03141996077872241665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28124294.post-43662218889989279182015-11-25T10:00:18.064+09:002015-11-25T10:00:18.064+09:00Ian, some Japanese people asked if we could get DV...Ian, some Japanese people asked if we could get DVD for four-walling or some kind of distribution. What is your intention about fund raising? Is there anything we could help?arnohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03141996077872241665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28124294.post-22267684987006053502015-04-10T10:33:52.160+09:002015-04-10T10:33:52.160+09:00Honestly? The reaction to this, IN Japan is sad, a...Honestly? The reaction to this, IN Japan is sad, and sickening....I don't agree with some of the political stances taken by Japan, but I DO know the people, and I've had faith in this countries "heart" because of that...If the people choose to self-censor and stop themselves from saying "This is wrong"? Then it really WILL be moving in that direction....I hate that...I love Japan...I live here...But the direction the country is moving, and the lack of help for those who lost EVERYTHING is enough to make me cry...Keep your pressure on, PLEASE...We need it, Japan needs it, and without people like you, none of us would KNOW it..Keep pushing..Ben Sharplesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28124294.post-25671044014663643002015-04-03T14:35:04.092+09:002015-04-03T14:35:04.092+09:00DVDに焼いて個人で見ることはできますか?
古川真穂DVDに焼いて個人で見ることはできますか?<br /><br />古川真穂Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28124294.post-90973826904931366822015-03-27T10:40:54.216+09:002015-03-27T10:40:54.216+09:00It might be a dilemma between releasing the film a...It might be a dilemma between releasing the film and not broadcasting it.<br /><br />I understand that for some people it seems contradictory.<br /><br />But that's why this Fukushima problem 3.11 is a delicate matter in Japan.<br /><br />Since, truth is not justice but balance in Japan. (We call that "wa")<br /><br />Though, someone has to speak out the truth for better good, and I feel that Ian is one of the few foreigner director that understands, that Japanese small town community kind of shit.<br /><br />I really appreciate that Ian jumped in to our hard-to-understand community and speak out for us.<br /><br />And shame on us being numb and speak less.<br />Thank you Ian.<br />Haru@Tokyonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28124294.post-7261226319269894742015-03-26T21:55:52.460+09:002015-03-26T21:55:52.460+09:00イアン様
ちょっととショックを受けました。この映画は多くの人に見てもらわなければなりません。そし...イアン様<br /><br /> ちょっととショックを受けました。この映画は多くの人に見てもらわなければなりません。そして見た人たちが考え声を出さなければいけないと思います。この映画を撮影された時点と、今の状況は子供達の苦しみが非常にに大きくなっています。これから被爆後5年目を迎えます。現実にはもっともっと酷くなるでしょう。<br /> どこかで、また上映される事を、遠くブラジルの地から願っています。<br /> kunihiko bonkoharakunihikoo bonkoharahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16919571636549680392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28124294.post-35172288724922077282015-03-24T20:46:32.517+09:002015-03-24T20:46:32.517+09:00Even in this zombie country, there are still some ...Even in this zombie country, there are still some trust worthy film distributions. You may be able to get some support from Tofoo Films or Siglo. Google them and call!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28124294.post-3922904244803276922015-03-24T03:56:45.040+09:002015-03-24T03:56:45.040+09:00If there's any way RadCast.org can help, pleas...If there's any way RadCast.org can help, please let me know. I would very much like to see your doc! <br />----RadCastMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04284974417049712816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28124294.post-6181044784440216912015-03-23T00:08:14.942+09:002015-03-23T00:08:14.942+09:00From a group in Shizuoka,
Ian, we’ll send you wor...From a group in Shizuoka,<br /><br />Ian, we’ll send you words of encouragement .<br />We were moved profoundly by your film A2b-C that brought the reality of Fukushima to light.<br />And especially your affection for the children in Fukushima moved us so much.<br /><br /> We were planning to screen A2B-C in May with the support of a board of education.<br />Even though the film was cancelled by the distributor, we can’t accept the situation.<br /><br />We don’t give up the idea of seeing your film again. We will continue to wait eternally until the film can be seen again.<br /><br />You said,” Any attempt to make me quiet will only succeed in making me louder.” We believe you.<br /><br />Fight together! <br />The truth will surely win!<br />group in Shizuoka,Japannnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28124294.post-34793163551539604352015-03-19T00:55:27.280+09:002015-03-19T00:55:27.280+09:00I understand it is very important to argue the dis...I understand it is very important to argue the discussion of the guts about documentary filming and distribution,<br />but apart from this,<br />I think It is simple to break through this situation not be able to put on the screen your A2-B-C in Japan.Under such social problem that the government intend the fukushima nuclear disaster to be faded out. <br />Among the mutual consent between the families( I very understand they do not to want publicize on web) ,<br />If the families still agree with the showhing on the analogue screening after 16 March, I would like to show this program at my event this summer. <br />If via distributer is not allowed,direct from you.<br />Hoping your every success! <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Hironounoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28124294.post-33034251225597435092015-03-18T10:15:58.518+09:002015-03-18T10:15:58.518+09:00Let me get this straight: you make a documentary t...Let me get this straight: you make a documentary to "try to get the message out", but you don't want to "get the message out" <i>too</i> much by making it widely available for all to see?<br /><br />Uh, okay. Uh-huh.<br /><br />And you want to protect the people in the movie? Did it ever occur to you to use standard journalism techniques like blurring faces, altering their voices, or not showing their faces?<br /><br />You are incredibly naive to think that by simply limiting the distribution to analog theaters that you are protecting these people being discovered or criticized. Sheesh.<br /><br />Sounds like you're making (weak) excuses for the fact that the doc just isn't that good (and your Japanese distributor knows this, and that's the real reason they're not distributing it); you are trumpeting the "censorship" thing and the "distribute via theaters" so you can get more money/exposure for yourself (because distributing over the Internet will not only probably make you less money, but it will also expose <i>you</i> to critical feedback that you don't want to hear. And it will make it obvious how few people view it).<br /><br />This documentary reminds me of that TokyoMango "We're All Radioactive" fiasco joke doc made a few years ago.井上エイドhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15700479276928374081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28124294.post-9419447888970669832015-03-18T04:54:33.922+09:002015-03-18T04:54:33.922+09:00I imagine the main reason of the cancellation can ...I imagine the main reason of the cancellation can be the concern about harassment for vulnerable mothers and kids who are in the film as you mentioned. I've been active on unti-nuke movement with some of the Fukushima people who are in your film and was also working against the secret bill. I saw your film in Vancouver and couldn't find anything that can touch sensitive issues. <br />Some of people in your film have very strong minds and engaged in activism so that they can help you for next filming even though they receive lots of harassments by others.<br />Showing this film outside of Japan is also highly valued.Yokoyokowahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06429960029330582118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28124294.post-83178828399847203042015-03-17T12:32:42.565+09:002015-03-17T12:32:42.565+09:00DVD or Internet Release of 'A2-B-C' not po...DVD or Internet Release of 'A2-B-C' not possible<br /><br />Several people have messaged me asking if I can upload the film to the internet in order to bypass the distribution system, but there is a very important reason why that is not possible: I made an agreement with the families who appeared in the film that I would not upload it to the internet and that a DVD of the film would not be released in Japan. This was to protect them as much as possible from becoming the targets of harsh criticism for having spoken out in a country where, as the expression goes, "the nail that sticks up gets hammered down."<br /><br />One of the main reasons I decided to sign with a distributor was to strengthen my ability to keep these promises I had made with the families. As an individual it would have been difficult for me to prevent someone from uploading the film to the internet or selling pirated DVDs, but this became easier to control with the resources of a distributor.<br />Although some people may not see the difference between screening a film publicly and having it available online, releasing the film online would expose the families to even more harsh criticism than they are already experiencing and could lead to a very real concern for their safety. Despite the fact that 'A2-B-C' has only ever been available to watch in cinemas and the privately organized screenings, the mothers in the film have been the recipients of cruel bashing and internet bullying by often anonymous attackers. <br /><br />One example of the outrageous attacks being made on the mothers who had spoken out about their concerns for the health and safety of their children was an article that attempted to discredit them and accused me of making the film for the express purpose of inciting discrimination against the people of Fukushima which I first wrote about here: http://ianthomasash.blogspot.jp/2014/06/anonymous-attack.html<br /><br />Thank you all for your continued support.<br /><br />Peace, IanIan Thomas Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692848215726708548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28124294.post-14894320958992538202015-03-17T09:27:15.254+09:002015-03-17T09:27:15.254+09:00イアンさん、
残念な話ですですね。個人で上映は可能ですか?少しでも入場料を取って、今後の活動を支援で...イアンさん、<br />残念な話ですですね。個人で上映は可能ですか?少しでも入場料を取って、今後の活動を支援できますよ。京都に見方の人はいます!菊地ルイhttp://www.rubikus.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28124294.post-64646652102543196232015-03-17T07:29:04.977+09:002015-03-17T07:29:04.977+09:00Hi Ian, Hoping we can get you to write something a...Hi Ian, Hoping we can get you to write something about this for the next Project Censored yearbook. I have sent you e-mail at your gmail account in hopes of establishing contact with you about this possibility. Andy Lee Roth, associate director, Project CensoredAndrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09798042783135501078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28124294.post-22775578187144687452015-03-17T03:18:43.658+09:002015-03-17T03:18:43.658+09:00I am very impressed and encouraged by A2-B-C, to w...I am very impressed and encouraged by A2-B-C, to watch it last month.<br /> Via web exhibition is good idea,<br />but I just to know , if Ian-san can cut off the contract between the distributer,we can make it possible to show your film at theater from you directly.<br />I think you are facing to difficult situation, please let us know if it possible?<br /><br />I think to show your film infront of many real audiance and discuss with them , is the true style of ours.<br /> Hironounoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28124294.post-57962561115426802192015-03-16T14:30:10.590+09:002015-03-16T14:30:10.590+09:00Hello.
Thank you so much for your information.
S...Hello.<br /><br />Thank you so much for your information. <br />So what happened to the children, living in Fukushima? I hope I can know it. Mamohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15285466696511180201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28124294.post-39352303827394284612015-03-16T13:25:26.139+09:002015-03-16T13:25:26.139+09:00It's just like China censoring and banning its...It's just like China censoring and banning its journalist Chai Jing's new documentary "Under the Dome: Investigating the China's smog" which uncovers the severe growing pollution in Beijing and its causes including the inability of the government to actually implement its laws and regulations. Chai has no choice but to put it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6X2uwlQGQM&app=desktop<br />Do THE SAME for yours. Make use of all possible social media platforms rather than traditional way of viewing. It's the only way to share info/findings which the government doesn't want us to share these days. <br />MabelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28124294.post-5965734624655601182015-03-16T13:01:26.569+09:002015-03-16T13:01:26.569+09:00An important message about free speech and "c...An important message about free speech and "censorship": http://xkcd.com/1357/<br /><br />You're free to distribute and show your work in Japan. Either via YouTube or via another domestic provider (nico nico douga for example).<br /><br /><a href="https://cpj.org/reports/2014/12/journalists-in-prison-china-is-worlds-worst-jailer.php" rel="nofollow">You will not be arrested</a>. Last year, ZERO journalists in Japan were arrested. Same for the year before that. And the year before that...<br /><br />However, freedom of speech in Japan (and the U.S. and other countries) does not mean a private non-government distributor is <b>obligated</b> to show/distribute your work.<br /><br />That's not censorship. That's capitalism, unfortunately.<br /><br />So yeah, go ahead and put your movie on YouTube. Enable the ads so you make money off of it. And distribute the link. I'll watch it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28124294.post-6569085360254223762015-03-16T04:06:57.851+09:002015-03-16T04:06:57.851+09:00Can you put it up on You Tube or somethings? They...Can you put it up on You Tube or somethings? They can't censor that.Bosstweedshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05574732022069256423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28124294.post-88185879576185031432015-03-15T23:05:37.356+09:002015-03-15T23:05:37.356+09:00Is it possible to show the film if Ian himself sho...Is it possible to show the film if Ian himself shows it, not through the distributor? If yes, I know a place where you can use.<br />Keep your spirit up.Yurika Ayukawanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28124294.post-42981002187148201392015-03-15T22:50:09.003+09:002015-03-15T22:50:09.003+09:00I was very schocked to have this information.
Is t...I was very schocked to have this information.<br />Is there any way to show your film not through the distributor after 16th March in JPN?Masanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28124294.post-78895987235362306682015-03-15T16:54:29.209+09:002015-03-15T16:54:29.209+09:00I´m from Germany and I wish you can show the film ...I´m from Germany and I wish you can show the film in other Countries. The people have to know what happen in Japan. I´m with you in spirit...<br />gundijinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28124294.post-39723741563248465652015-03-15T14:28:08.881+09:002015-03-15T14:28:08.881+09:00Fuck the distributor, and let's get the word o...Fuck the distributor, and let's get the word out. Both for the people of Tohoku and to put a wrench in the works of the censors. We also need to have the distributor put on notice that ultimately they will also suffer.<br />paul arenson (NYer, met you in Wajiro Fukuoka)http://tokyoprogressive.orgnoreply@blogger.com