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Oscar-Contending Doc ‘The Sinking Of The Lisbon Maru’ Tells Incredible WWII Story Of Villainy And Heroism
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scrn loglineEye-opening WWII doc 'The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru' uncovers a forgotten tale of deceit, tragedy, and heroism on the high seas.beat sheet- Director Fang Li spent over a decade researching this little-known incident, uncovering shocking revelations about the Japanese military's treatment of British POWs.
- The film features powerful first-hand accounts from survivors and experts, painting a gripping portrait of the fateful sinking that claimed over 800 lives and could shift awards season narratives.
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Oscar-Contending Doc ‘The Sinking Of The Lisbon Maru’ Tells Incredible WWII Story Of Villainy And Heroism
DeadlineStory by Matthew Carey
scrn logline
Eye-opening WWII doc 'The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru' uncovers a forgotten tale of deceit, tragedy, and heroism on the high seas.
beat sheet
- Director Fang Li spent over a decade researching this little-known incident, uncovering shocking revelations about the Japanese military's treatment of British POWs.
- The film features powerful first-hand accounts from survivors and experts, painting a gripping portrait of the fateful sinking that claimed over 800 lives and could shift awards season narratives.
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Fang Li, Japanese military, The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru