S10·E21 Wings of Defeat
Synopsis
What were the Japanese Kamikazes thinking just before crashing into their targets? When Risa Morimoto discovered that her beloved uncle trained as a Kamikaze pilot in his youth, she wondered the same thing. Through rare interviews with surviving Kamikaze pilots, Morimoto retraces their journeys from teenagers to doomed pilots and reveals a complex history of brutal training and ambivalent sacrifice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 10 Episode 21 of Independent Lens air?
Season 10, Episode 21 ('Wings of Defeat') originally aired on May 5, 2009.
How long is Season 10 Episode 21 ('Wings of Defeat')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.
What happens in Independent Lens Season 10 Episode 21?
What were the Japanese Kamikazes thinking just before crashing into their targets? When Risa Morimoto discovered that her beloved uncle trained as a Kamikaze pilot in his youth, she wondered the same thing. Through rare interviews with surviving Kamikaze pilots, Morimoto retraces their journeys from...
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