Kites and Other Tales (1975)
Modern kite maker Tom Joe seeks to preserve the craft of kite making as well as the traditional Asian folklore behind it. Alan Takemoto illustrates Tom Joe’s tales of the Polynesian fish kite made from leaves and branches to fool fish; the Chinese general whose trapped army fashioned a fighting kite; and Shirone, the “kite crazy town” in Japan where 20-foot fighting kites duel in magnificent matches. Children will be inspired to try making these kites.
Director: Alan Ohashi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: January 1, 1975
Cast
- Tom Joe - kite maker
- Yuki Shimoda - narrator
Music: June Kuramoto, Dan Kuramoto
Production: Visual Communications
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
education, kite flying, japanese american
More Films by Director: Alan Ohashi
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kites and Other Tales about?
- Modern kite maker Tom Joe seeks to preserve the craft of kite making as well as the traditional Asian folklore behind it. Alan Takemoto illustrates Tom Joe’s tales of the Polynesian fish kite made from leaves and branches to fool fish; the Chinese general whose trapped army fashioned a fighting kite; and Shirone, the “kite crazy town” in Japan where 20-foot fighting kites duel in magnificent matches. Children will be inspired to try making these kites.
- Who directed Kites and Other Tales?
- Kites and Other Tales was directed by Alan Ohashi.
- Who stars in Kites and Other Tales?
- Kites and Other Tales stars Tom Joe, Yuki Shimoda.
- How long is Kites and Other Tales?
- Kites and Other Tales has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is Kites and Other Tales?
- Kites and Other Tales is a Documentary film.