Japan's War in Colour (2005)

This documentary offers a fresh and unique perspective on Japan's involvement in World War II, presenting a wealth of vibrant color footage, including recently unearthed films from Japan. Through this vivid visual lens, the narrative unfolds, recounting the ascent of Japanese militarists through the personal writings of the Japanese people themselves. Beginning with their initial overconfident moments of triumph, the documentary traces the journey through harrowing losses that culminated in an unimaginable defeat amidst the backdrop of destruction. The Pacific Theater of World War II is vividly retold from the vantage point of the Japanese experience.