Sleeping Tigers: The Asahi Baseball Story
Synopsis
After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, all persons of Japanese descent in Canada were sent to internment camps. The former Asahi members survived by playing ball. Their passion was contagious and soon other players joined in, among them RCMP officials and local townspeople. As a result, the games helped break down racial and cultural barriers.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jari Osborne
- Screenplay & Story
- Jari Osborne
- Original Title
- Sleeping Tigers: The Asahi Baseball Story
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jari Osborne
Jari Osborne
Ricardo Acosta
Karen King-Chigbo
Department Leadership Roster
Ricardo Acosta
Editor
Jari Osborne
Writer
Jari Osborne
Director
Karen King-Chigbo
Producer
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What is Sleeping Tigers: The Asahi Baseball Story about?
After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, all persons of Japanese descent in Canada were sent to internment camps. The former Asahi members survived by playing ball. Their passion was contagious and soon other players joined in, among them RCMP officials and local townspeople. As a result, the games helped break down racial and cultural barriers.
Who directed Sleeping Tigers: The Asahi Baseball Story?
Sleeping Tigers: The Asahi Baseball Story was directed by Jari Osborne.
Who stars in Sleeping Tigers: The Asahi Baseball Story?
The principal cast of Sleeping Tigers: The Asahi Baseball Story includes Robert Ito.
When was Sleeping Tigers: The Asahi Baseball Story released and how long is it?
Sleeping Tigers: The Asahi Baseball Story was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 50m.