Fumiko Hayashida: The Woman Behind the Symbol (2009)
Fumiko Hayashida: The Woman Behind the Symbol is both a historical portrait of Fumiko, her family and the Bainbridge Island Japanese American community in the decades before World War II as well as a contemporary story which follows 97-year old Fumi and her daughter Natalie as they return to the site of the former Minidoka internment camp, their first trip back together in 63 years. The film reveals how the iconic photograph became the impetus for Fumiko to publicly lobby against the injustices of the past.
Director: Lucy Ostrander
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: March 12, 2009
Cast
- Fumiko Hayashida - Self
- Emiko Omori - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Don Sellers
Editing: Don Sellers
Production: Stourwater Pictures
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
japanese american internment, asian american, history
More Films by Director: Lucy Ostrander
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fumiko Hayashida: The Woman Behind the Symbol about?
- Fumiko Hayashida: The Woman Behind the Symbol is both a historical portrait of Fumiko, her family and the Bainbridge Island Japanese American community in the decades before World War II as well as a contemporary story which follows 97-year old Fumi and her daughter Natalie as they return to the site of the former Minidoka internment camp, their first trip back together in 63 years. The film reveals how the iconic photograph became the impetus for Fumiko to publicly lobby against the injustices of the past.
- Who directed Fumiko Hayashida: The Woman Behind the Symbol?
- Fumiko Hayashida: The Woman Behind the Symbol was directed by Lucy Ostrander.
- Who stars in Fumiko Hayashida: The Woman Behind the Symbol?
- Fumiko Hayashida: The Woman Behind the Symbol stars Fumiko Hayashida, Emiko Omori.
- How long is Fumiko Hayashida: The Woman Behind the Symbol?
- Fumiko Hayashida: The Woman Behind the Symbol has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is Fumiko Hayashida: The Woman Behind the Symbol?
- Fumiko Hayashida: The Woman Behind the Symbol is a Documentary film.
- Where was Fumiko Hayashida: The Woman Behind the Symbol produced?
- Fumiko Hayashida: The Woman Behind the Symbol was produced in United States of America.