Healing After Nuclear War

In this episode of Restored, Corie Weathers speaks with author and filmmaker Victoria Kelly, and producer/director Beatrice "B" Becette, the creators of the documentary Atomic Echoes: Untold Stories of World War II.Their journey began when Karin Tanabe and Victoria discovered that their families were connected by the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki — one as an American medic sent into the ruins, the other as a Japanese educator helping rebuild after the war. Together with producer Beatrice Becette, they set out to uncover the forgotten voices of the Japanese atomic bomb survivors and the American atomic veterans who lived in the aftermath.This conversation reminds us that peace isn’t just the absence of war — it’s the hard, human work of facing history, honoring grief, and choosing hope. 💡 In This Episode:The surprising connection that brought Karin and Victoria togetherWhat it means to reconcile personal and national historiesThe unseen legacy of America’s atomic veteransHow Beatrice helped translate pain into purpose through filmmakingWhy remembering is an act of peaceClick HERE for "Atomic Echoes" TrailerClick HERE to WATCH "Atomic Echoes" Click HERE for Victoria Kelly and Karin Tanabe’s BiosClick HERE for a Photo of Karin Tanabe and Victoria Kelly with the Flag worn by a Japanese Soldier, courtesy of Beatrice Becette for Blue Chalk MediaClick HERE for Karin Tanabe's WebsiteClick HERE for Victoria Kelly's Website