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Forced prostitutes of Japanese army in World War II demand apology

Name: Forced prostitutes of Japanese army in World War II demand apology
Uploaded: 2018-11-01T07:37:54-0400
Duration: 6 min 22 s
Description: The Japanese army forced roughly 200,000 young women and girls into prostitution during World War II. The award-winning documentary "The Apology" explores the personal journeys of three former "comfort women" as they struggle to come to terms with the past. Director Tiffany Hsiung joins CBSN to discuss the true stories behind her film.

The Japanese army forced roughly 200,000 young women and girls into prostitution during World War II. The award-winning documentary "The Apology" explores the personal journeys of three former "comfort women" as they struggle to come to terms with the past. Director Tiffany Hsiung joins CBSN to discuss the true stories behind her film.