Daniel Abella: The Diary of Yoko Moriwaki

In this episode Corey interviews writer and producer Daniel Abella about his powerful new play, 'The Diary of Yoko Moriwaki.' The play is inspired by the real-life diary of a 13-year-old girl who became a victim of the Hiroshima atomic bombing. Daniel shares his journey of discovering Yoko's diary, the challenges of adapting her story for the stage, and the importance of remembering the voices of young people affected by war. The conversation examines themes of healing through art, cultural representation, and the universal lessons that Yoko's story imparts in today's world.

All information on The Diary of Yoko Moriwaki can be found at https://www.dystopiamedia.com/.

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https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-diary-of-yoko-moriwaki-the-play?v=amp14_t2&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_content=amp13_t1-amp14_t2&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&lang=en_US&attribution_id=sl%3A4ca5249a-cc8f-4345-a976-38404dc5b9f5

Chapters

Introduction and Context of Yoko Moriwaki's Diary
05:31 The Impact of War on Innocent Lives
11:30 Cultural Representation and Respect in Storytelling
16:14 Concluding Thoughts on War and Humanity
27:15 Cultural Misunderstandings in Travel
33:17 The Emotional Journey of Yoko's Story
38:55 The Importance of Storytelling and Memory
50:22 The Power of Memory and Healing
55:00 The Role of Artists in Society
57:15 The Inspiring Story of Yoko Moriwaki
58:52 Final Remarks