Documentary records return to Iwo Jima

Documentary records return to Iwo Jima

Carol Fleisher, left, speaks to Tsuruji Akikusa, seen with Japanese crew producer Nao Uemura, during the 70th annual Reunion of the Honor on March 21 on Iwo Jima, Japan. Akikusa is one of the last surviving Japanese defenders of the island, scene of one of World War II’s most brutal battles, and is featured in Fleisher’s new film “Iwo Jima: From Combat to Comrades” which airs Tuesday. She lives in Durango.

Documentary records return to Iwo Jima

Carol Fleisher, left, speaks to Tsuruji Akikusa, seen with Japanese crew producer Nao Uemura, during the 70th annual Reunion of the Honor on March 21 on Iwo Jima, Japan. Akikusa is one of the last surviving Japanese defenders of the island, scene of one of World War II’s most brutal battles, and is featured in Fleisher’s new film “Iwo Jima: From Combat to Comrades” which airs Tuesday. She lives in Durango.
To view

Narrated by Ryan Philippe, “Iwo Jima: From Combat to Comrades” will premiere at 7 p.m. Tuesday on Rocky Mountain PBS from Denver and KNME-TV Channel 5 from Albuquerque. The film is airing as part of PBS’ “Stories of Service” initiative.