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DIGITAL HISTORIES 2012

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BEHIND CALENDAR SMILES
What are the stories behind the pictures of a calendar? The filmmaker shares her deepest retrospection of family secrets.
CLASS ‘58
A class of post-WWII, first generation Japanese American students journey through the trials, discoveries and promise of a burgeoning nation on the move.
FINDING TONY
The filmmaker's interest in a mural leads to her meeting Tony Sperl, a long time resident of Little Tokyo and owner of an animal rescue group.
GOT A JOB!
Two seniors on a lunch break go through a bag of fortune cookies to look for that special fortune.
KATO SEWING MACHINE STORE
A tour through the Sewing Machine Gallery reveals interesting stories about the store owners.
MORE THAN 1,000 WORDS
This film explores the work of Mario Reyes, a Mexican American photographer for the Japanese American newspaper Rafu Shimpo, and how he became an integral part of the community.
MY JOURNEY WITH AYAHUASCA
While on a pilgrimage to Bolivia for spiritual purification, the filmmaker undergoes an adventure into a past life.
OBON JIVERS, THIS ONE'S FOR YOU
A group of old friends reflect and relive their experiences of dressing as Elvis and singing at an annual Japanese American festival in Los Angeles.
POPO’S GRANDSON
Wes is a 16-year-old free spirit with a blue mohawk. Growing up is a struggle in itself, so what will be of his future?
A TURBULENT TRANSITION
The construction of Century Freeway in the Lynwood and Compton neighborhoods contributes major changes to the lives of nearby residents.
UNPACKING
Jean returns from a two-week trip to Panama and shows us what she packed in her two carry-on bags.
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Digital Histories is a mechanism for AAPNHPI older adults to use their unique voices and perspectives in sharing stories with the generations to come. Since its creation in 2003, Digital Histories has provided a professional and artistic work environment for underserved, ethnic-minority seniors in the Los Angeles-based Asian Pacific American community. Past documentary projects have focused on issues such as discovering and preserving family histories, coming to terms with a gay child, and senior love and dating.

A group of old friends reflect and relive their experiences of dressing as Elvis and singing at an annual Japanese American festival in Los Angeles.

  • Year
    2012
  • Runtime
    6 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    2012
  • Director
    Christy Ishimine
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