INDEPENDENT LENS | Abduction: The Megumi Yokota Story | PBS

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http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/abduction/ ABDUCTION: The Megumi Yokota Story is the true story of a 13-year-old Japanese girl kidnapped by North Korean spies in 1977, and her parents 30-year battle to bring her home. Told through the eyes of... more

http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/abduction/ ABDUCTION: The Megumi Yokota Story is the true story of a 13-year-old Japanese girl kidnapped by North Korean spies in 1977, and her parents 30-year battle to bring her home. Told through the eyes of Megumi s parents, ABDUCTION follows their incredible journey full of bizarre twists, and a life they never imagined. ABDUCTION: The Megumi Yokota Story premieres Thursday, June 19 on INDEPENDENT LENS, a weekly series airing on PBS. Hosted by Terrence Howard, the acclaimed series showcases powerful and innovative independent films. Presented by ITVS, INDEPENDENT LENS is broadcast on PBS stations nationwide. Visit the Web site for more: http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/abduction/ less

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