Memory of Hiroshima Through Imagination is a deeply personal documentary written and narrated by Dr. Shizuko Tomoda, Professor Emeritus at the Central Connecticut State University. At its heart is the story of her mother, a hibakusha, a survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.

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Drawing on intimate memories and vivid accounts passed down through her family, Tomoda offers a moving portrait of the emotional and physical toll her mother, and herself endured, while also reflecting on the lasting scars of nuclear warfare. Through this lens, the film becomes both a tribute and an act of remembrance, preserving a voice that might otherwise be lost to time.

Production Company: DG Cine

Written and directed by Dr. Shizuko Tomoda

Producer: Dr. Jessica Rutherford

Cinematography: Dan Garee

Editor: Jon Theiss

Post-Production Supervisor: Justin Millet

The film premiered on broadcast television in 2025 on PBS, on Connecticut Public TV and streaming. It was also part of the “Inheritance of Hiroshima Memories” event at Lehman College, CUNY. The film blends personal storytelling with quiet urgency. By focusing on her mother's experience, Dr. Tomoda makes the tragedy of Hiroshima immediate and human, transforming history into lived reality. Her narration invites viewers not only to witness the aftermath of the bombing through her mother’s eyes, but also to consider their own role in carrying forward the lessons of Hiroshima.