Lynn Redgrave (right) awards the Best Documentary prize to filmmaker Ilana Sol for "On Paper Wings" at the Kent Film Festival.

“On Paper Wings“ has screened at 18 festivals and won 7 awards, including the Best Documentary awards at both the Tacoma Film Festival and the Kent Film Festival, and the first ever Film Excellence Award from Film Oregon Alliance. We've also had great screenings at the Japanese American National Museum, a broadcast debut on SOPTV, and many other screenings. To see a complete list of awards and screenings, please visit the Screenings page.

Check out some reviews of the film below, including a story that Connecticut Public Broadcasting aired on the film.

DVDs are available for purchase. Please click on the DVDs page for more information.

Also, a very special thanks to everyone who came out and packed the Klamath County Museum for our first screenings. This was followed by a screening at the Oregon Heritage Conference on May 5th, 2008, the 63rd anniversary of the balloon bomb blast in Bly. Many thanks to everyone who helped us hold a screening to remember this day.

Oregon Humanities Magazine - The Spring 2008 issue features a seven-page article about the making of “On Paper Wings.” Click on the link to read the article online.

All Things Connecticut - Connecticut Public Broadcasting - Click here to view the story that Connecticut Public Broadcasting aired about “On Paper Wings“ at the Kent Film Festival

The Asian Reporter - "A richly textured film... that resonates with issues we face today. 'On Paper Wings' documents the power of forgiveness and illuminates our common humanity."

Portland Tribune - "Impressive documentary debut"

Portland Mercury - "A beautiful film... A well-crafted story. You'd better bring a hanky."

Seattle Weekly - "A panoramic portrait of civilians trapped on opposing sides of a conflict beyond their control."