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This documentary performance tells the story of Chika Honda, a Japanese female tourist who spent a decade in prison for a crime she has always insisted she did not commit. She was one of a Japanese tour group who were arrested, convicted and sentenced to jail for importation of heroin in 1992. She was released on parole and deported in 2002.
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Chika is a multi layered production utilising documentary images and interviews, archival video, original music and choreography. It is contemporary story telling, crossing the disciplines of journalism, visual and performing arts, incorporating live music, dance, and narration, projected images and recorded voices. http://www.mayu.com.au/chika/ (Sighted 21/02/05)
Production Details
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First performed at the CUB Malthouse, Melbourne, 23 - 26 February 2005 and narrated by Mayu Kanamori. Director: Malcolm Blaylock.
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Japanese Smuggler Wants to Return to the Country That Jailed Her
2005
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— Appears in: The Australian , 12 February 2005; (p. 16) -
Playing for Time Already Served
2005
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— Appears in: The Australian , 14 February 2005; (p. 10)
— Review of Chika 2005 single work drama
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Playing for Time Already Served
2005
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australian , 14 February 2005; (p. 10)
— Review of Chika 2005 single work drama -
Japanese Smuggler Wants to Return to the Country That Jailed Her
2005
single work
column
— Appears in: The Australian , 12 February 2005; (p. 16)
Last amended 21 Feb 2005 12:25:10
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