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War Brides of Japan, a docu*memory: The Culture trailer

"The Culture” is chapter 4 of 5 chapters that make up the “War Brides of Japan, a docu*memory” film series. In this trailer:

War bride daughter M Fumie (“Cactus…Cranes…Cooks") talks about her passion for creating origami while multicultural daughters Michelle and Stephanie fondly remember the origami lessons she taught them.

In “Tamales 4 Bon Odori”, Diana recounts how her Japanese Mexican family was rejected by Japanese Americans in their community because they were “hapa”. Yet, her mother instilled Japanese culture in her children, and they attended Obon every year.

“Bringing Japan Home” features Sophia reflecting on the influence of her Japanese mother that compelled her to bring home so many souvenirs from Japan that they take up her entire house.

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  • Yayoi L Winfrey
    Director
  • Yayoi L Winfrey
    Writer
    Silent Shame
  • Bob Smith
    Producer
  • Linda K Busey
    Producer
  • Ronald L Sayles
    Producer
  • Alvin Ming Ji Lee
    Producer
  • Michael Malaghan
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Other
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 2 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 22, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    20,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
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  • Yayoi L Winfrey
Director Biography - Yayoi L Winfrey

Born in postwar Tokyo to a Japanese war bride and an African American soldier, Yayoi L Naito Winfrey has been creating media all her life. First, as an illustrator and graphic designer; then as a screenwriter, fiction writer and journalist; and, now, as a filmmaker. Growing up on three continents by the time she was five years-old gifted her with a strong appreciation for other people's languages and cultures. As a mixed-race person, she has an innate sense of what it's like being 'the other;' and, her long career in arts reflects that special position.

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Director Statement

Storytelling through film engages so many senses. I feel so fortunate that I'm able to combine my love for both visual art and literature to make movies.