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Pray for Japan Documentary London Screening on Wednesday

On Wednesday March 14, the European premiere of the documentary film Pray for Japan will be held at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly, close to Piccadilly and Green Park underground stations (details). The film depicts the earthquake and tsunami of 2011 through the perspectives of Japanese schools, shelters, families and rescue volunteers. The screening is at 9 p.m. (the film runs 97 minutes).

Tickets are £5 and must be booked in advance (places are limited). To reserve a place, call the Japan Society office on 020 7828 6330 or email [email protected] or submit the online booking form here.

The film was written and directed by Stu Levy, the founder of the publisher Tokyopop. The theme song is by rock musician Tamio Okuda. The film also features an opening animation directed by Hiroshi Nagahama. The event was organised by the Pray for Japan network.