Lost Neighborhoods: Japantown
The last remaining business owner in Sacramento's Japantown tells his story.
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Overview
- Synopsis
In "Lost Neighborhoods: Japantown", host Louis Easton uncovers the erased history of Sacramento's Japantown, destroyed under eminent domain. Through interviews with Cory Umezu, owner of the last surviving business, and visits to sites like Manzanar, the film highlights the Japanese American community's resilience in the face of discrimination and urban renewal. It's a poignant exploration of cultural heritage, loss, and the fight to keep memories alive.
- Stage
- finished
Credits
- Joseph Letke ... Executive Producer
Production Details
- Prod. Co.
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- Country
- United States
- Prod. Partners
- Louis Easton
Distribution Details
- Release year
- 2024
- Awards
- LA Film & Documentary Award
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