Monstrum: Godzilla and Mothra--King and Queen of the Kaiju

7 minutes 22 seconds

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In this episode, Dr. Zarka shows how kaiju are deeply rooted in past events in Japan including the deployment of nuclear weapons during World War II. She explains how both Godzilla and Mothra serve as metaphors and looks at how these monsters continue to shed light on social history. Part of the "Monstrum" series.

Media Details

Runtime: 7 minutes 22 seconds

Topic: Arts, History, Literature
Subtopic: Folklore, Storytelling, World War II
Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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Release Year: 2019
Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
Series: Monstrum

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