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Color of Honor: The Japanese American soldier in WWII
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Color of Honor: The Japanese American soldier in WWII

directed by Loni Ding, 1931-2010; produced by Loni Ding, 1931-2010 (San Francisco, CA: Center for Asian American Media, 1987), 1 hour 29 mins
A vivid, collective portrayal of Japanese Americans during World War II. Three distinct stories are told: the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the most decorated military unit in U.S. history; M.I.S. (Military Intelligence Service), linguists who decoded Japanese military plans; and the thousands of draft resisters a...
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Color of Honor: The Japanese American soldier in WWII

directed by Loni Ding, 1931-2010; produced by Loni Ding, 1931-2010 (San Francisco, CA: Center for Asian American Media, 1987), 1 hour 29 mins
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A vivid, collective portrayal of Japanese Americans during World War II. Three distinct stories are told: the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the most decorated military unit in U.S. history; M.I.S. (Military Intelligence Service), linguists who decoded Japanese military plans; and the thousands of draft resisters and army protesters who challenged the constitutionality of the internment camps.
Date Written / Recorded
1987
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Loni Ding, 1931-2010
Author / Creator
Loni Ding, 1931-2010
Date Published / Released
1987
Publisher
Center for Asian American Media
Topic / Theme
General Context: Human Rights Violations, War Crimes, Crimes against Humanity, Genocide, War, Internment camps, Language and linguistics, World War II, 1939-1945, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, Sociology, History, Origins, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Japanese, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 1988 by Center for Asian American Media
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Near Normal Man
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Near Normal Man

directed by Charlene Y. Stern, fl. 2015; produced by Charlene Y. Stern, fl. 2015 (Eixample, 2017), 28 mins
How does a young person maintain resilience and humanity in the face of vicious racism, unspeakable violence and unfolding genocide? This is the story of Holocaust Survivor Ben Stern, as he explores the question that haunts: how did he emerge from overwhelming physical pain and psychological terror, determined to...
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Near Normal Man

directed by Charlene Y. Stern, fl. 2015; produced by Charlene Y. Stern, fl. 2015 (Eixample, 2017), 28 mins
Description
How does a young person maintain resilience and humanity in the face of vicious racism, unspeakable violence and unfolding genocide? This is the story of Holocaust Survivor Ben Stern, as he explores the question that haunts: how did he emerge from overwhelming physical pain and psychological terror, determined to reject violence, and remain dedicated to a life of courage, kindness and hope? After 2 ghettos, 9 concentration camps, and 2 death mar... How does a young person maintain resilience and humanity in the face of vicious racism, unspeakable violence and unfolding genocide? This is the story of Holocaust Survivor Ben Stern, as he explores the question that haunts: how did he emerge from overwhelming physical pain and psychological terror, determined to reject violence, and remain dedicated to a life of courage, kindness and hope? After 2 ghettos, 9 concentration camps, and 2 death marches in Nazi Europe, Ben builds a new life in the U.S.--only to face American Nazis and their plan to march in his adopted hometown, Skokie, Illinois, 40 years later. Ben stands up, speaks out and sparks a fierce public battle over Hate Speech. Despite repeated death threats and even buying a gun, Ben rejects vengeance. He defies many who said, “Stay home”, and builds huge national support. In the end, Ben won - the Nazi march was cancelled. Ben--the mystery and wonder of his life and his story, an astounding and cautionary tale--ignites conversation and inspires commitment to action for social justice – today. And a new generation gets it. Show more Show less
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Charlene Y. Stern, fl. 2015
Author / Creator
Charlene Y. Stern, fl. 2015
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
Eixample
Speaker / Narrator
Ben Stern, 1923-
Person Discussed
Ben Stern, 1923-
Topic / Theme
Holocaust (1933-1945), Nazism, Genocide victims, Survivors, Holocaust, 1939-1945, Sociology, History, Origins, Never Again Militancy, Jews, Germans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2017 Eixample L.L.C.
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Uncommon Courage: Patriotism and Civil Liberties
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Uncommon Courage: Patriotism and Civil Liberties

directed by Gayle Yamada, fl. 2003; produced by Gayle Yamada, fl. 2003, Bridge Media, Center for Asian American Media and KVIE (San Francisco, CA: Bridge Media, 2011), 57 mins

For the first time ever, Uncommon Courage: Patriotism and Civil Liberties tells the story of the Military Intelligence Service (MIS) during World War II and the Occupation of Japan. Thousands of MIS soldiers, mostly Japanese American, fought for the United States in the Pacific in a unique role, using language as...

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Uncommon Courage: Patriotism and Civil Liberties

directed by Gayle Yamada, fl. 2003; produced by Gayle Yamada, fl. 2003, Bridge Media, Center for Asian American Media and KVIE (San Francisco, CA: Bridge Media, 2011), 57 mins
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For the first time ever, Uncommon Courage: Patriotism and Civil Liberties tells the story of the Military Intelligence Service (MIS) during World War II and the Occupation of Japan. Thousands of MIS soldiers, mostly Japanese American, fought for the United States in the Pacific in a unique role, using language as their weapon. They interrogated Japanese prisoners, translated documents, intercepted communications, and infiltrated enemy lines. Some...

For the first time ever, Uncommon Courage: Patriotism and Civil Liberties tells the story of the Military Intelligence Service (MIS) during World War II and the Occupation of Japan. Thousands of MIS soldiers, mostly Japanese American, fought for the United States in the Pacific in a unique role, using language as their weapon. They interrogated Japanese prisoners, translated documents, intercepted communications, and infiltrated enemy lines. Some of these MIS soldiers volunteered from those camps. Many found themselves fighting against their own brothers and relatives.

Ironically, at the same time, many of their families back home were locked behind barbed wire in isolated imprisonment camps, stripped of their civil rights, their allegiance questioned.

A dramatic and moving personal saga, these soldiers showed Uncommon Courage as they fought to overcome fear, discrimination, and racial prejudice in the land of their birth.

Theirs is an American story.

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Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Gayle Yamada, fl. 2003, Bridge Media, Center for Asian American Media, KVIE, Ken Kashiwahara, 1940-
Author / Creator
Gayle Yamada, fl. 2003
Date Published / Released
2003, 2011
Publisher
Bridge Media
Speaker / Narrator
Ken Kashiwahara, 1940-
Topic / Theme
World War II, 1939-1945, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Japanese, Americans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2001 Bridge Media
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