North Korea: Beyond the DMZ

Genre : Documentary
North Korea: Beyond the DMZ

While this tiny state on the divided Korean peninsula is continually demonized in the U.S., few have any first hand knowledge of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. What is it like on the other side of the 38th parallel? How do Koreans in the North view this past decade with the fall of Soviet communism, natural disasters that brought famine and power shortages, and a continued, dangerously hostile relationship with the U.S.? What are the concerns of the Korean American community--many of whom have family in the north? This documentary follows a young Korean American woman to see her relatives, and through unique footage of life in the D.P.R.K. and interviews with ordinary people and scholars, opens a window into this nation and its people. "North Korea" was released in 2003, the living conditions in the D.P.R.K. and its relationship with the U.S. has barely changed, so the film remains relevant.

Directors : J.T. Takagi , Hye Jung Park
Additional Credits :
Dena Mermelstein, Editor
Markets : Documentary
Year Released : 2003
Running Time : 60
Color : Color
Country : North Korea/US
Original Language : English
Streaming Partner : Alexander Street Press

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Awards

Council on Foundations Selection, 2005, 2006

Screenings

PBS Select, 2005
World Premiere, Documentary Fortnight, MoMA, 2003
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While this tiny state on the divided Korean peninsula is continually demonized in the U.S., few have any first hand knowledge of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. What is it like on the other side of the 38th parallel? How do Koreans in the North view this past decade with the fall of Soviet communism, natural disasters that brought famine and power shortages, and a continued, dangerously hostile relationship with the U.S.? What are the concerns of the Korean American community--many of whom have family in the north? This documentary follows a young Korean American woman to see her relatives, and through unique footage of life in the D.P.R.K. and interviews with ordinary people and scholars, opens a window into this nation and its people. "North Korea" was released in 2003, the living conditions in the D.P.R.K. and its relationship with the U.S. has barely changed, so the film remains relevant.

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