Racism and prejudice during and after World War II challenged what it meant to be “American” for Japanese Americans. These two films, a short narrative and a feature-length documentary, examine the question of “loyalty” and “citizenship.”
Community leaders set out to create a historical monument acknowledging the WWII internment camp in Santa Fe, New Mexico, but find themselves embattled by local veterans and fierce opposition.
- Year2023
- Runtime45 minutes
- DirectorClaudia Katayanagi
Racism and prejudice during and after World War II challenged what it meant to be “American” for Japanese Americans. These two films, a short narrative and a feature-length documentary, examine the question of “loyalty” and “citizenship.”
Community leaders set out to create a historical monument acknowledging the WWII internment camp in Santa Fe, New Mexico, but find themselves embattled by local veterans and fierce opposition.
- Year2023
- Runtime45 minutes
- DirectorClaudia Katayanagi