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FREDERICKSBURG – On Saturday, Aug. 2, the National Museum of the Pacific War will host two special screenings of the award-winning documentary “Paper Lanterns,” a powerful exploration of remembrance, resilience, and reconciliation in the wake of the Hiroshima atomic bombing.
Directed by Barry Frechette and produced by Nobuko Saito Cleary, “Paper Lanterns” tells the moving story of Shigeaki Mori, a hibakusha (A-bomb survivor) who spent decades uncovering the fate of 12 American prisoners of war killed in Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945.
These men – captured just days before the bombing – were among the tens of thousands of victims whose stories were lost to history.
Determined to give them dignity and recognition, Mori’s years-long efforts led to their inclusion in the Hiroshima Peace Museum, and brought long-awaited answers to their families.
Through this film, viewers witness the extraordinary compassion and commitment of one man to bridge cultures and heal wounds left by war.
Date: Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025
Showtimes: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Location: National Museum of the Pacific War
Admission: Free with museum entry
For more information, visit www.pacificwarmuseum.org.
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