War Brides of Japan, a docu*memory: The Culture
Directed by Yayoi Lena Winfrey
Japanese war brides married their former enemies—the American GI’s occupying their country.
Videos
"The Culture” is chapter 4 of 5 chapters in the award-winning “War Brides of Japan, a docu*memory” film series currently available on Gumroad.
Overview
- Genre
- Docu-Drama, History, Cultural History, Foreign Worlds, and Human Rights
- Synopsis
In this trailer, war bride daughter M Fumie (“Cactus…Cranes…Cooks") talks about her passion for creating origami while multicultural daughters Michelle and Stephanie fondly remember the origami lessons she taught them.
In “Tamales 4 Bon Odori”, Diana recounts how her Japanese Mexican family was rejected by Japanese Americans in their community because they were “hapa”. Yet, her mother instilled Japanese culture in her children, and they attended Obon every year.
“Bringing Japan Home” features Sophia reflecting on the influence of her Japanese mother that compelled her to bring home so many souvenirs from Japan that they take up her entire house.
- Stage
- finished
- Running time
- 58 minutes
Credits
- Yayoi Lena Winfrey ... Director/Producer
- Bob Smith ... Executive Producer
Production Details
- Prod. Co.
- Throwing Rice Productions, LLC
- Country
- United States
- Years of Production
- 2016, 2017, 2018
- Locations
- Japan, U.S.
- Prod. Partners
- Bob Smith, Linda K. Busey, Ronald L. Sayles, Alvin Ming Ji Lee, Michael Malaghan
Distribution Details
- Release year
- 2019
- Festivals
- Picasso Einstein Buddha International Film Festival, Indo-Global International Film Festival, Visualis Film Festival, Chhatrapati Shivaji Film Festival, Laurus Film Festival
- Awards
- official selection Best Documentary Film (Full Length), winner best Film Poster, semi-finalist Best Film Poster, winner Best Film Poster, winner Best Film Poster, semi-finalist Best Film Poster
- Language
- English, Japanese
Photos
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