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The series explores
issues young people are facing now and how they should be dealt with through introducing
the historical background behind the birth of this 20th century masterpiece and
the message the song delivers. Although John Lennon's "Imagine"
was listed inappropriate for broadcast after the terrorist attacks on the United
States in September, 2001, the song quietly received wide support. Junior high-schools
in Tokyo used "Imagine" for sociaal studies classes, encouraging students
to think about the meaning of world peace and how to achieve it. Junior high-school
students relate to the message of the song and write a letter hoping for world
peace to Yoko Ono.
Since the terrorist attacks,
many people who realized the security and peace in their lives had crumbled expressed
anxiety and fear. Here also, a teacher uses "Imagine" for the students
to consider the meaning of the lyrics. It is an attempt to use the song for emotional
healing. Japanese and Americans contemplate the meaning the song holds and realize
the music and lyrics deliver a message that overcomes ethnic and generational
differences. |
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Jury Comments |
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"Imagine
2001-2002", an episode from the series, "Songs to Mark a Millennium",
represents the world of the '60s and '70s when John Lennon created this
song, and links to actions for peace in the following 30 years, focusing on September
11. This program uses the power of music to communicate a message of global peace
across nations and cultures and promotes international understanding between young
people. The value of imagination is supported as a way to give power to intentions
and actions in order to make a difference and to work actively for the creation
of a better world.
This message is shown by the
powerful interaction between Japanese and American teens, bridging the gap between
the '60s generation and their children, who are finally able to share a dream
through a song. The program creatively blends many different production elements
in a very effective way, making it at the same time educational and entertaining. |
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Producer's Comments |
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Mr. Akihiro Masuko, Senior Producer |
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This is a portrait
of many incidents happened related to the song "Imagine", after the
terrorist' attacks. Peace, calmness, struggle, recovery...I tried to
review the power of the song "Imagine" that came into the minds of those
moved by the attacks.
It took 3 weeks from putting
the idea together to actual filming. After 3 weeks of filming and another 3 weeks
of post production, this piece was completed with cooperation of all those who
love "Imagine". Whole process had just passed like a wave of passion. I would
like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your cooperation. |
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