Ken to Inori: Hakamada Iwao no Shogai (2024)

Other name: 拳と祈り ―袴田巖の生涯― , Fists and Prayer: The Life of Hakamada Iwao , Ken to Inori: Hakamada Iwao no Shougai

Description:

Ken to Inori: Hakamada Iwao no Shogai is an impactful documentary that delves deep into the extraordinary life and enduring struggle of Hakamada Iwao. This film meticulously charts his remarkable trajectory, showcasing the 47 arduous years he spent unjustly incarcerated as a death row inmate. It unflinchingly explores the profound challenges and systemic injustices he confronted, illustrating a testament to the human spirit's resilience. The narrative metaphorically represents his relentless fight for truth and the quiet strength of hope that sustained him through decades of imprisonment. This powerful documentary illuminates the global pursuit of justice, offering a poignant examination of a life defined by perseverance against unimaginable odds, ultimately questioning the nature of freedom and the quest for exoneration within a flawed system.

Duration: 2 hr. 39 min.

Content Rating: G - All Ages

Airs On: Nov 02, 2024

Country: Japanese

Status: Upcoming

Released: 2024

Genre:Documentary