Chronicles of a Sansei Rocker is the perspective of Harry Manaka, writing his memoirs for his children and grand children during the Covid pandemic. His book Chronicles of a Sansei Rocker became an overwhelming best seller post Covid within the Japanese American community which is now in its sixth printing. The book transports the lives of thousands of Japanese American dance party goers during the coming of age during an era ravaged by the controversial Civil Rights movement and the Vietnam war. The popularity of this book has spawned a resurrection of a few of the author’s original band members after 50 years to perform in a series of nostalgic concerts these past couple of years to sellout performances.

Director - Cory Shiozaki

Mr. Shiozaki is a Vietnam veteran who retired after 40 years as a cameraman from the International Cinematographers guild his notable credits include films like Back To The Future, the Terminator, Training Day and Dances With Wolves. Amongst a plethora of television credits, he is probably best known for his theatrically released award-winning documentary film the Manzanar Fishing Club. In July of 2012 his film was screened before members of Congress on Capitol Hill and received a Certificate of Congressional Recognition. Although retired, he is currently working on his third film project about the Manzanar confinement site.