Daniel Abella: The Diary of Yoko Moriwaki

12/08/2025 1h 1min Temporada 3 Episodio 124
Daniel Abella: The Diary of Yoko Moriwaki

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Send us a textIn this episode Corey interviews writer and producer Daniel Abella about his powerful new play, 'The Diary of Yoko Moriwaki.' The play is inspired by the real-life diary of a 13-year-old girl who became a victim of the Hiroshima atomic bombing. Daniel shares his journey of discovering Yoko's diary, the challenges of adapting her story for the stage, and the importance of remembering the voices of young people affected by war. The conversation examines themes of healing through art, cultural representation, and the universal lessons that Yoko's story imparts in today's world.All information on The Diary of Yoko Moriwaki can be found at https://www.dystopiamedia.com/.Support through giving:https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-diary-of-yoko-moriwaki-the-play?v=amp14_t2&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_content=amp13_t1-amp14_t2&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&lang=en_US&attribution_id=sl%3A4ca5249a-cc8f-4345-a976-38404dc5b9f5ChaptersIntroduction and Context of Yoko Moriwaki's Diary05:31 The Impact of War on Innocent Lives11:30 Cultural Representation and Respect in Storytelling16:14 Concluding Thoughts on War and Humanity27:15 Cultural Misunderstandings in Travel33:17 The Emotional Journey of Yoko's Story38:55 The Importance of Storytelling and Memory50:22 The Power of Memory and Healing55:00 The Role of Artists in Society57:15 The Inspiring Story of Yoko Moriwaki58:52 Final Remarks Support the showHey Guys! Be sure to follow the links below for updates and bonus materials for The Corey Podcast (TCP) Official Website of The Corey Podcast:www.thecoreypodcast.com TCP IG:https://www.instagram.com/thecoreypodcast/ TCP Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@thecoreypodcast TCP YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@Thecoreypodcast TCP Merch:https://a.co/d/6DLwpbw Want to be a future guess on The Corey Podcast? Send us a message at [email protected]