Double Solitaire (1998)
The legacy of the Japanese internment - through one family's unique lens
The filmmaker's father and uncle, Norm and Stan, are third generation Japanese Americans. They are "all American" guys who love bowling, cards and pinball. Placed in the Amache internment camp as children during World War II, they don't think the experience affected them that much. But in the course of navigating the maze of her father's and uncle's pursuits while simultaneously trying to inquire about their past, the filmmaker is able to find connections between their lives now and the history that was left behind.
Director: Corey Ohama
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: March 1, 1998
Editing: Corey Ohama
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
world war ii, resettlement, internment camp, japanese american internment, short film, asian american, reparations
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Double Solitaire about?
- The filmmaker's father and uncle, Norm and Stan, are third generation Japanese Americans. They are "all American" guys who love bowling, cards and pinball. Placed in the Amache internment camp as children during World War II, they don't think the experience affected them that much. But in the course of navigating the maze of her father's and uncle's pursuits while simultaneously trying to inquire about their past, the filmmaker is able to find connections between their lives now and the history that was left behind.
- Who directed Double Solitaire?
- Double Solitaire was directed by Corey Ohama.
- How long is Double Solitaire?
- Double Solitaire has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Double Solitaire?
- Double Solitaire is a Documentary film.
- Where was Double Solitaire produced?
- Double Solitaire was produced in United States of America.