On account of reticence to rehash past struggles or simply the passage of time over generations, understandings of one's heritage can be cloudy. This series of short films show how histories in Asia and America, as well as experiences throughout the lives of Asian Americans, are papered over, unearthed, and connected to the present moment. At its core, this program shows the irresistible allure of knowing one's own origins and the unique journeys that subsequently take place. From the cross-continental exploration of Finding Dohi to the contemplative An Uninterrupted View of the Sea, these films document discoveries both surprising and resonant.
Co-presented by The Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience and Seattle Taiwanese American Film Festival
A moving collage of old photographs, archival film and FBI documents, AN UNINTERRUPTED VIEW OF THE SEA tells the story of one family’s struggle to prove their American identities during World War II. Standing in flux between the identities of “Alien” and “Citizen,” Mika Yatsuhashi explores the effect of her family’s Japanese immigrant history on her American identity today. (Content Warning: State Violence, Incarceration)
- Year2020
- Runtime15 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremierePNW Premiere
- DirectorMika Yatsuhashi
On account of reticence to rehash past struggles or simply the passage of time over generations, understandings of one's heritage can be cloudy. This series of short films show how histories in Asia and America, as well as experiences throughout the lives of Asian Americans, are papered over, unearthed, and connected to the present moment. At its core, this program shows the irresistible allure of knowing one's own origins and the unique journeys that subsequently take place. From the cross-continental exploration of Finding Dohi to the contemplative An Uninterrupted View of the Sea, these films document discoveries both surprising and resonant.
Co-presented by The Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience and Seattle Taiwanese American Film Festival
A moving collage of old photographs, archival film and FBI documents, AN UNINTERRUPTED VIEW OF THE SEA tells the story of one family’s struggle to prove their American identities during World War II. Standing in flux between the identities of “Alien” and “Citizen,” Mika Yatsuhashi explores the effect of her family’s Japanese immigrant history on her American identity today. (Content Warning: State Violence, Incarceration)
- Year2020
- Runtime15 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremierePNW Premiere
- DirectorMika Yatsuhashi