Monstrum: Godzilla and Mothra--King and Queen of the Kaiju
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
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2019
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
- Series: Monstrum
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