{"id":91261,"date":"2023-06-09T15:25:17","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T19:25:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/?p=91261"},"modified":"2023-06-09T15:21:16","modified_gmt":"2023-06-09T19:21:16","slug":"forgive-dont-forget-a-journey-to-return-a-samurai-sword-airs-on-documentary-showcase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/forgive-dont-forget-a-journey-to-return-a-samurai-sword-airs-on-documentary-showcase\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Forgive – Don’t Forget,’ a Journey to Return a Samurai Sword, Airs on Documentary Showcase"},"content":{"rendered":"

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 9, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network\u2019s DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE \u2014 the weekly series providing a platform for independent filmmakers to air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues \u2014 presents the award-winning documentary \u201cForgive – Don\u2019t Forget\u201d<\/em> premiering on June 9, 2023.<\/p>\n

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Forgive – Don\u2019t Forget <\/em>chronicles the journey by an American to return a Japanese samurai sword surrendered at the end of World War II to the family of its original owner in an attempt to better understand the past and build a bridge between cultures.<\/p>\n

Codirected by Brad Bennett, Forgive – Don\u2019t Forget<\/em> is, at its core, about the connection between two very different cultures and the importance of remembrance. The Japanese sword is a symbol deeply embedded in Japan\u2019s history and spiritual heritage. When an American who inherited a surrendered sword from World War II decides to try and track down the family of the original owner in hopes of returning it, he encounters many seemingly insurmountable barriers. His quest ultimately leads to a better understanding of both American and Japanese cultures and helps bridge the gap between the two.<\/p>\n

ABOUT BRAD BENNETT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brad is a Japanese American filmmaker and Emmy-nominated producer based in Virginia. His first feature documentary, Forgive\u00a0– Don\u2019t Forget<\/em>, won the Grand Jury Award for Best Documentary Feature at the 2017 Guam International Film Festival. Bennett has been featured in The Guardian<\/em>, The Washington Post<\/em>, The Boston Globe <\/em>and by the International Documentary Association. His work has been supported by PBS, Southern Documentary Fund, Virginia Film Office and the UCLA Documentary Film Legal Clinic.<\/p>\n

In an interview with Scientology Media Productions for Documentary Showcase<\/em>, Brad reflected on his work:<\/p>\n

\u201cStories of positivity are very important nowadays … through our film I just want to be able to share hope and the message of forgiveness and how powerful that is for all of us.\u201d<\/p>\n

ABOUT PAUL D. UFEMA <\/strong><\/p>\n

During Paul\u2019s senior year in college, he was activated into the U.S. Army and sent to Cuba. It was there he was introduced to video journalism. After returning to the U.S., he worked in television production. He founded All New Bricks, a successful YouTube channel that specializes in Lego builds, which aides St. Jude Children\u2019s Research Hospital.<\/p>\n

Paul shared insight on the underlying cultural significance of the film:<\/p>\n

\u201cI was returning a sword to a family and that\u2019s all it was. But it was so much bigger than that … we would be bridging the gap between two cultures and I think that\u2019s why people are drawn to it.\u201d<\/p>\n

ABOUT DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fundamental to Scientology is a humanitarian mission that extends to some 200 nations with programs for human rights, human decency, literacy, morality, drug prevention and disaster relief. For this reason, the Scientology Network provides a platform for independent filmmakers who embrace a vision of building a better world.<\/p>\n

DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE debuts films weekly from award-winning independent filmmakers whose goal is to improve society by raising awareness of social, cultural and environmental issues.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit Scientology.tv\/docs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018. Since\u00a0launching<\/a>, the Scientology Network has been viewed in 240 countries and territories in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology and Founder L.\u00a0Ron\u00a0Hubbard, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a\u00a0global organization<\/a>, and presenting its social betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide.<\/p>\n

Broadcast from\u00a0Scientology Media Productions<\/a>, the Church\u2019s global media center in Los\u00a0Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at\u00a0Scientology.tv<\/a>, on\u00a0mobile apps<\/a>\u00a0and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple\u00a0TV platforms.<\/p>\n

CONTACT:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Media Relations info@scnmedia.net<\/a><\/p>\n

LEARN MORE:<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.scientology.tv\/series\/documentary-showcase\/forgive-dont-forget\/<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=df-97lhZBi0<\/a><\/p>\n

MULTIMEDIA:<\/strong><\/p>\n

VIDEOS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.scientology.tv\/series\/documentary-showcase\/forgive-dont-forget\/videos\/trailer.html<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.scientology.tv\/series\/documentary-showcase\/forgive-dont-forget\/videos\/an-inside-look.html<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.scientology.tv\/series\/documentary-showcase\/forgive-dont-forget\/videos\/inside-look-teaser-with-brad.html<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.scientology.tv\/series\/documentary-showcase\/forgive-dont-forget\/videos\/inside-look-teaser-with-paul.html<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=x983bqHKcrw<\/a><\/p>\n

IMAGE link for media:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.Send2Press.com\/300dpi\/23-0609-s2p-forgivedforget-300dpi.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n

CAPTION: DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE presents the award-winning documentary \u201cForgive – Don\u2019t Forget\u201d premiering on June 9, 2023.<\/p>\n

TAGS: #ScientologyNetwork #Scientology #DocumentaryShowcase #ForgiveDontForget #BradBennet #PaulDUfema #IndependentFilmmaker<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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