Review of Misa's Fugue (2012) by Kay E — 26 Oct 2012

There are 1000s of documentaries about WW2. One of the things that really sets this movie apart from others is that in this first-person account from a survivor, we get phrases, descriptions, and words the way an American would say them.

Frank (Misa) has lived in the US for over 60 years. Often the first-person accounts in WW2 documentaries are described using a translator or by a person who doesn't have American English as a primary language.

Not so with this film. I think it will have a marked impact on American audiences. Also, the fact that this was produced and executed by a high school team, led by amazing professionals adds to its deeply touching subject and story.