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    In 3 sentences: This documentary follows author Iris Chang and her research into the Rape of Nanking, in which nearly 300,000 Chinese civilians were raped, tortured and murdered by Japanese forces over several weeks during World War II. Chang uncovered graphic details of the atrocities, which included widespread rape, torture and killing of Chinese women, children and soldiers. Her motivation was to share survivors' stories and uncover the truth about this forgotten Holocaust in hopes of achieving justice and ensuring this history is never denied or repeated.

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    In 3 sentences: This documentary follows author Iris Chang and her research into the Rape of Nanking, in which nearly 300,000 Chinese civilians were raped, tortured and murdered by Japanese forces over several weeks during World War II. Chang uncovered graphic details of the atrocities, which included widespread rape, torture and killing of Chinese women, children and soldiers. Her motivation was to share survivors' stories and uncover the truth about this forgotten Holocaust in hopes of achieving justice and ensuring this history is never denied or repeated.

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    In 3 sentences: This documentary follows author Iris Chang and her research into the Rape of Nanking, in which nearly 300,000 Chinese civilians were raped, tortured and murdered by Japanese forces over several weeks during World War II. Chang uncovered graphic details of the atrocities, which included widespread rape, torture and killing of Chinese women, children and soldiers. Her motivation was to share survivors' stories and uncover the truth about this forgotten Holocaust in hopes of achieving justice and ensuring this history is never denied or repeated.

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    Rape of Nanking Viewing Questions

    This documentary is about a young Chinese-American author's journey into the


    darkest reaches of humanity as she researched and wrote her best selling book
    "The Rape of Nanking". Iris Chang's harrowing experience and dogged
    determination uncovers in graphic detail the forgotten holocaust of World War II
    when almost 300,000 Chinese women, children and soldiers were in a matter of weeks systematically
    raped, tortured and murdered by the invading Japanese forces.

    We are going to be watching pre-selected sections of this documentary. Take


    notes on the following sections below:
    What happens to the people of Nanking under What evidence of denial is present in this
    Japanese invasion and occupation? What documentary?
    atrocities are carried out by the Japanese
    army?

    What is the process of collecting and sharing What is Iris Chang’s motivation and message?
    survivors’ stories like for Iris Chang?
    Name: ____________________________________

    In the documentary, they talk about the concept of “justice for all”. How
    can “justice for all” be accomplished in this case?

    Why is the sharing of the Rape of Nanking story important?

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