White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki(2007)
White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Synopsis
Steven Okazaki presents a deeply moving look at the painful legacy of the first -- and hopefully last -- uses of nuclear weapons in war. Featuring interviews with fourteen atomic bomb survivors - many who have never spoken publicly before - and four Americans intimately involved in the bombings, White Light/Black Rain provides a detailed exploration of the bombings and their aftermath.
White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (2007) is a documentary and war film directed by Steven Okazaki, released on August 6, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Harold Agnew, Shuntaro Hida, Kiyoko Imori and Morris Jeppson. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 34 ratings.
- Director:
- Steven Okazaki
- Writers:
- Steven Okazaki
- Production:
- HBO Documentary Films
- Status:
- Released
White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Harold Agnew
Harold Agnew
as Self
Shuntaro Hida
as Self
- Kiyoko Imori
Kiyoko Imori
as Self
- Morris Jeppson
Morris Jeppson
as Self
- Lawrence Johnston
Lawrence Johnston
as Self
- Pan Yeon Kim
Pan Yeon Kim
as Self
- Etsuko Nagano
Etsuko Nagano
as Self
- Keiji Nakazawa
Keiji Nakazawa
as Self
- Chiemi Oka
Chiemi Oka
as Self
- Shigeko Sasamori
Shigeko Sasamori
as Self
- Sakue Shimodaira
Sakue Shimodaira
as Self
- Yasuyo Tanaka
Yasuyo Tanaka
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Steven Okazaki, written by Steven Okazaki.
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White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 34 ratings.
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White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki online?
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White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (2007) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
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The main cast of White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (2007) includes Harold Agnew, Shuntaro Hida, Kiyoko Imori, Morris Jeppson and Lawrence Johnston. The film was directed by Steven Okazaki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki released?
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White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki was released on August 6, 2007 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki worth watching?
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White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (2007) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 34 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.