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"Behind Forgotten Eyes" Wins Hamptons International Film Festival

The ground-breaking documentary "Behind Forgotten Eyes," directed by Anthony Gilmore and produced by Alex Ferrari, WON BEST FILM in the Conflict & Resolution Competition beating out some very big Hollywood heavyweights.

This bold new documentary film aims to address the views of the issue held in both Korea and Japan, including the legacy that endures today. It aims to clarify the importance of all international legal issues and to enlighten an American public which is woefully uninformed about wartime history and modern Asian society How did we get to this point, and what will happen in the future? How have both the Japanese and Korean governments approached this issue since the end of the Second World War? What role has the United States played in this issue?

Behind Forgotten Eyes examines the enduring legacy of this horrifying chapter of history in both Korea and Japan. As the first English-language film to tackle this volatile issue, Behind Forgotten Eyes aims to focus the world's attention on this unsettled aspect of Japan's colonial heritage and to educate an American public unfamiliar with East Asian history and modern society. Behind Forgotten Eyes combines first-hand accounts from both Korean women and Japanese soldiers who lived through the nightmare with the expert testimony of academics, social activists, and professionals from Japan, Korea, and the United States to offer a candid look into an issue that has been ignored for far too long. Time is running out for these women and their stories.

Narrated by TV's LOST: YunJin Kim

For more info on Behind Forgotten Eyes go to:

Official Website: http://www.behindforgotteneyes.com
Trailer: http://www.behindforgotteneyes.com/trailer.html

"BEHIND FORGOTTEN EYES" Will play Saturday during Matinee Madness on Nov 3 at the MIFF!

The Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival is scheduled for November 2 & 3 at the Premiere Theaters Oaks Stadium 10.

The MIFF begins Saturday November 2nd at 7 pm with the Comedy program which features comedic shorts and the musical "Zombie Prom"!

Being this close to Halloween, we will follow the comedies with a spectacular horror program on Fright Night Friday Night at 9:30 pm which will feature a costume contest with prizes and the world premiere of Michael Baumgarten's "Last Call Before Sunset"

Saturday will feature a matinee "BEHIND FORGOTTEN EYES" as well as an opportunity to meet the filmmakers and the celebrities. On Saturday night we have our annual VIP party which includes live music and food and beverages provided by the finest restaurants in Melbourne. There is also the red carpet and all the sights and sounds of a Hollywood premiere featuring the film "Eye of the Dolphin" produced by Melbourne local John Remark. Expected celebrities include Michael Bailey Smith(The Hills Have Eyes 1 & 2, My Name is Earl), Michael Winslow (Police Academy, Ninjas VS. Pirates) and other surprise guests!

Don't miss it!

For More Information: http://www.myspace.com/melbfilmfest

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