On March 11, 2011, northeastern Japan was struck by one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded.
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On March 11, 2011, northeastern Japan was struck by one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded.
On March 11, 2011, northeastern Japan was struck by one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded. The disaster triggered a massive tsunami and led to the Fukushima nuclear accident, leaving a lasting impact on the region and its people.
Now, nearly ten years after the documentary was filmed and fifteen years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, this screening provides an opportunity to reflect on how Fukushima has changed and to consider where the people featured in the film are today.
This documentary follows a junior high and elementary school marching band located 25.3 kilometers (15.7 miles) from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. After the earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster, the band members were temporarily scattered across Japan. Refusing to give up on their dream of performing together again at a national competition, the students appealed to their parents and instructors and eventually resumed their activities.
The film captures their determination and resilience, as well as the support they received from the soccer community that reached out to help them. Filmed between July 2015 and January 2016, the documentary portrays the reality of Fukushima five years after the Great East Japan Earthquake and its aftermath.
Director：Kazuhiko Nakamura
Producer：Hirokazu Tsunoda
Production：Movie MARCH Production Committee
Language: Japanese (English subtitles)
Duration: 60 minutes
The documentary MARCH has received international recognition for its powerful portrayal of resilience and recovery in post-disaster Fukushima.
Japan has also recently faced another major disaster in 2024: the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. In response, the film’s producer continues to support students in affected communities by creating opportunities for them to broaden their horizons and connect with the world beyond Japan through Japan’s soccer community.
This summer, a group of students from the Noto Peninsula—many of whom experienced the devastating earthquake firsthand—will travel to Dallas to cheer on the Japan National Team. The trip is intended to provide them with a meaningful cultural experience and an opportunity to look toward the future with hope and confidence.
At present, only 80% of the students’ travel expenses have been covered. All donations received between June 9 and June 24 (until 12:00 PM) will go directly toward the remaining travel costs. Any contribution, no matter the amount, will help make this opportunity possible for these students.
Thank you for your generosity and support.
