George Winston - solo guitar
Liv Ulmann - narration
Produced by George Levenson, Howard Johnston and George Winston

*****

"Beautifully moving"
--Video Rating Guide

SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES tells the true story of Sadako Sasaki, a 12 year old Japanese girl who developed leukemia 10 years after the bombing of Hiroshima. Sadako was inspired by an old legend, believing that if she managed to fold a thousand paper cranes the gods might grant her wish to be well again. Sadako's story has touched the hearts of people throughout the world and every year on August 6th millions of paper cranes are sent to Hiroshima's Peace Park. They are placed at the base of the Children's Monument, built to honor Sadako and all other children affected by war.

Statue of Sadako Peace Park Hiroshima

This soundtrack recording was originally produced for a half-hour film that has been viewed throughout the world. Directed by George Levenson, the video received numerous awards and acclaims and was based on the book by Eleanor Coerr. In Set One of this recording, Liv Ullmann's clear and sensitive reading of young Sadako's story is enhanced by George Winston's solo guitar music. Set Two features George's guitar music alone.

SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES, released in remembrance of the 50th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, provides parents with an ideal way to teach children about the lasting values of hope and peace.
More information about the Sadako Project and products including the companion video are available from:

The Sadako Project
Call Toll Free (800) 827-0949
Website:www.sadako.com.
Write to: Sadako Project, P.O. Box 67, Santa Cruz, CA 95063

Anyone interested can order free crane folding instructions, color postcards of Sadako and an information sheet called "Cranes, Sadako and You."

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