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On January 14, 2023, Alive Hoon was screened at the U.S. Army Misawa Air Base.
Some U.S. military bases in Japan have their own movie theaters, and the same films have been screened there as in American movie theaters.
This is the first time in the more than 70-year history of US military bases that the Japanese movie Alive Hoon will be screened. This is an extremely rare and historic achievement.
How did the screening come about? There was a pro-drifter who was a former U.S. soldier.
Mr. Donald Jackson, who runs the performance car shop "PINKU STYLE" in Misawa City, Aomori Prefecture.
Mr. Jackson is engaged in the manufacture and sale of his own competition entries and drift vehicles, but so far, about the "Take-out JDM" (a Japanese car that has been manufactured for over 25 years) when returning to the United States. It has a track record of sending out 400 units.
Film Screening at US Military Base for Historic Event
――Please tell us how Alive Hoon was screened at the U.S. military base in Misawa.
"I saw 'ALIVEHOON Alive Hoon' at a movie theater in Aomori on June 20 last year."
“I myself am a professional drift racer and also run a specialty store, so I was deeply moved by the splendor of this movie.”
“And right after I saw the movie, I sent a congratulatory message to Director Shimoyama, and that was the beginning of our friendship.”
“Many U.S. military personnel at Misawa Air Base also love drifting and JDM. ’ I told him.”
――Did you have any difficulties in making the film a reality?
"I haven't had any difficulties other than balancing work and work at the store. However, since the movie was shown in a military facility, we weren't allowed to put up posters or distribute flyers. That's why we have Facebook, IG, and Twitter. We ran our own promotions through
――How was the reaction of the people who came to see the movie?
“I think everyone in the audience was moved and very happy to be able to see a real drift movie on the screen, not CG. In an era when CG was the norm in action movies, Japan’s top level drift movie. It was very refreshing to see Alive Hoon showcasing a true drifting competition with many drivers appearing.”
"Everything you see is real movement. For someone like me, who was awakened to cars by 'Gran Turismo', I think it's a movie that evokes a sense of familiarity."
Drifting is a motorsport born in Japan, and is now held as an official competition in more than 40 countries around the world.
In 2020, uniform vehicle regulations were approved by the FIA (World Automobile Federation).
However, it is also true that the image of dangerous driving still remains strong in Japan, partly because it is a motor sport that originated on the street.
This movie greatly changes the underground impression of drift.
When you see the names of familiar Japanese parts brands and automobile-related companies that appear in the end credits, your eyes may get hot.
And at the end, I think you will feel a sense of gratitude, saying, "Well done for making such a great movie!" Just like the author himself who didn't have a very good image of drift.
Original Article https://www.autocar.jp/post/906689
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Kumiko Kato
Kumiko Kato
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