Join the Asia Society Policy Institute for a screening of the 2025 PBS documentary, Atomic Echoes: Untold Stories from World War II. Following the film, there will be a moderated conversation with producers Karin Tanabe and Victoria Kelly. ASPI Managing Director Rorry Daniels will provide opening remarks.

Atomic Echoes: Untold Stories from World War II with Karin Tanabe (Producer), Victoria Kelly (Producer), Rorry Daniels (Opening Remarks)

This PBS documentary explores the enduring trauma of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings through the eyes of two friends connected by family histories on opposing sides of World War II. It delves into the lifelong health complications and psychological scars faced by Japanese hibakusha, as well as the radiation-related illnesses and PTSD experienced by American atomic veterans who witnessed the bombings' aftermath. The film offers a poignant examination of the war's lasting impact.