Lil Tokyo Reporter (2012)
1935 Los Angeles, community leader Sei Fujii uncovers the corrupt activities of his community's underground mafia. He must choose between saving the face of his deteriorating community and confronting the issues head on through his newspaper. Based on a true story.
Director: Jeffrey Gee Chin
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: September 14, 2012
Cast
- Chris Tashima - Sei Fujii
- Keiko Agena - Mrs. Sato
- Eijiro Ozaki - Mr. Sato
- Ikuma Ando - Yamada
- Sewell Whitney - J. Marion Wright
- Garret Sato - Hawaiian Hoodlum 'Musubi Head' (as Garret T. Sato)
- Hiro Matsunaga - Japanese Hoodlum 'Tetsu'
- Eric Fehmel-Noda - Farmer 'Toru'
- Lani Nishiyama - Nisei Week Queen
- Talbott Lin - Manju Man
Screenplay
Music: George Shaw
Editing: Chisako Yokoyama
Production: Lil Tokyo Reporter Film, Little Tokyo Historical Society, Visual Communications
Country: United States of America
Language: English, 日本語
Original Language: en
Keywords
yakuza, east asian lead, historical drama, little tokyo, sei fujii, issei, short film
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lil Tokyo Reporter about?
- 1935 Los Angeles, community leader Sei Fujii uncovers the corrupt activities of his community's underground mafia. He must choose between saving the face of his deteriorating community and confronting the issues head on through his newspaper. Based on a true story.
- Who directed Lil Tokyo Reporter?
- Lil Tokyo Reporter was directed by Jeffrey Gee Chin.
- Who stars in Lil Tokyo Reporter?
- Lil Tokyo Reporter stars Chris Tashima, Keiko Agena, Eijiro Ozaki, Ikuma Ando, Sewell Whitney, Garret Sato.
- How long is Lil Tokyo Reporter?
- Lil Tokyo Reporter has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is Lil Tokyo Reporter?
- Lil Tokyo Reporter is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Lil Tokyo Reporter produced?
- Lil Tokyo Reporter was produced in United States of America.