DOC Feature: The Ones Left Behind: The Plight of Single Mothers in Japan
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Documentary, Educational
The Ones Left Behind: The Plight of Single Mothers in Japan, 78min., Japan, Documentary
Directed by Rionne McAvoy
This documentary depicts the theme of "hidden poverty" that has occurred in-spite of Japan's rapid economic growth in such a short period of time immediately following World War II. The film covers the suffering and hardships of single mothers, which has never been depicted before, from various angles, and unravels the causes of the unequal social background that people are unaware of.
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Director Statement
Raising a child alone is hard, no matter where you live. But among developed countries, single parents—and they are usually mothers—may be worst off in Japan. I hope my film can help not only single parents in Japan, but also single parents all over the world, to get the help and support that they so desperately need and deserve.
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