Nidoto Nai Yoni (Let It Not Happen Again)

Nidoto Nai Yoni (Let It Not Happen Again)

Produced by Laila Kazmi
They were sent to internment camps with their families during the WWII. Now they tell their stories.

Overview

Genre
History, Human Interest, Social Issues, Politics, and Human Rights
Synopsis

Two months after Japan attacked American naval base at Pearl Harbor, President Roosevelt signed executive order 9066. The Order led to the incarceration of more than 120,000 Japanese Americans. Kay Sakai Nakao and Shokichi Tokita recall their families’ stories of loss and upheaval.

Stage
finished
Running time
9 minutes

Credits

  • Laila Kazmi ... Producer/Director
  • Greg Davis ... Cinematographer, Editor

Production Details

Prod. Co.
PBS/Cascade Public Media
Country
United States
Years of Production
2017
Locations
Pacific Northwest

Distribution Details

Release year
2017
Festivals
Vox Docs Film Festival
Awards
Nominated for 2018 Northwest Regional Emmy® Award for Best Historical/Cultural Segment
Broadcast (Prod.)
PBS/Cascade Public Media
Language
English
Subtitles
English closed captions

Photos

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