Japanese festival reverses decision to axe screening of Comfort Women film

The documentary "Shusenjo: The Main Battleground of The Comfort Women Issue" examines the debate over so-called "comfort women", who were forced to work in military brothels during World War II.

The statue of a girl who is symbolic of 'comfort women' is seen in front of the Japanese consulate-general in Busan, South Korea. Source: Getty Images AsiaPac

A film festival in suburban Tokyo will now screen a documentary on the highly controversial issue of Japan's wartime military brothels after organisers originally opted to drop the movie.

The film's screening was cancelled last week amid concerns over the safety of volunteers and objections from local officials.

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