Valor with Honor Examines Heroic Plight of Japanese-American 442nd Regiment in WWII

"The Last Stories of these heroic men..............."

442nd in Italy escorting German POWs from Valor with Honor.

(SAN JOSE) - "Valor with Honor" is an independent documentary film based on over 35 interviews of Japanese American veterans who served in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during WW2. This small segregated unit of 3500 men is the most decorated American unit for its size and length of service (3 years).

By the end of WW2, the 442nd would be awarded with 7 Presidential Unit Citations, 21 Medals of Honor (upgraded from DSC), over 500 Silver Stars, and over 9000 Purple Hearts.

The 85 minute feature film describes the harrowing stories of 442nd's battles in Italy, the Lost Battalion Rescue in France, the assault up Mount Folgorito, and witness to the holocaust at Dachau, Germany at the close of WW2. The film concludes with the vets bittersweet return home to America. The entire film is woven through stories told by the veterans themselves. Valor with Honor has been in production for over 3 years. Currently, the film is screening at special events across the US. The dvd will be released in the Spring of 2011. Link to the Facebook film group "Valor with Honor" for online updates and news about this documentary film.

"Valor with Honor" not only records the deeds and emotions of the veterans of the 442nd, but highlights the difficult struggle of the brave Nisei both on and off the battlefield. It is a suburb documentary." Professor Joe Roth SJSU

"Valor with Honor" is an independently produced documentary that is emotionally powerful and thought provoking! Unlike many historians, Takeuchi does not interpret history. The story of the 442nd is carried forward by the actual veterans telling their own stories, as they experienced it. I felt like I was in their living room, sitting across from them, as they spoke to me. The stories flowed , thanks to the superb editing...." Henry Sakaida (historian)

"The love and dedication you put into your film was so obvious and inspiring. I think what was most touching was that its completion was for the vets and their legacy, which I feel exemplifies the spirit of their own heroic actions and sacrifices." Tadamori Yagi (writer and actor)

"Mesmerizing! Made me more aware of the rights and privileges I have today which I often take for granted. Thanks in part to the tremendous sacrifices of those who came before me. I dont really want to admit it...but watching this film brought tears to my eyes..." George So (teacher)

"Valor With Honor" is a moving important film that captures history from those who lived it. I hope it finds a large audience so that they may become as touched and informed as I was. My deepest thanks to its dedicated filmmaker, Burt Takeuchi. Thank you so much." Dennis Sakamoto (Acting and filmmaking instructor "Just for Actors")

You can order copies through the film's website. www.valorwithhonor.com

Contact and Dvd info:

"Valor with Honor" dvds 25$ for California residents (only 23$ for non California residents) each plus shipping are available through this website, stores, or at special events. Payments by Paypal, check, or money order. Contact us by email to place your orders.

Torasan Films, PO BOX 640831, San Jose, California, 95164
torasanfilms@yahoo.com