DisOrient 2024

Removed by Force: The Eviction of Hawaiʻi's Japanese Americans During WWII / No-No Boy

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Removed by Force: The Eviction of Hawaiʻi's Japanese Americans During WWII
Removed by Force memorializes the unique and relatively unknown experiences of the 1,500 Americans of Japanese ancestry from 23 geographic areas in Hawai‘i who were evicted from their homes, but not interned, during World War II. Their quest for redress is told from personal interviews and stories by affected individuals, Honolulu JACL and NAPABA lawyers, volunteers and government officials.
No-No Boy
This is a music video created for the song No-No Boy. This is based on my family's history in the Pacific NW and my Grandparent's internment during WWII. It was shot in the historic Panama Hotel in Seattle, WA where my grandfather was living before the war.
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A music video that celebrates the Japanese American legacy in the Pacific Northwest, based on the filmmaker’s family history of internment and featuring the song of the same name. It was shot in the historic Panama Hotel in Seattle, WA where Jason's grandfather was living before the war.


Director - Jason Lee Okamoto

Jason Okamoto is a freelance filmmaker/musician based in Portland, Oregon. He has produced several short films and music videos along with maintaining a busy schedule of live music performances.

  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    3 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    World Premiere
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  • Director
    Jason Lee Okamoto
  • Screenwriter
    Jason Lee Okamoto
  • Producer
    Jason Lee Okamoto
  • Cast
    Jason Lee Okamoto
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