Fumiko Hayashida: The Woman Behind the Symbol
Synopsis
Fumiko Hayashida: The Woman Behind the Symbol is both a historical portrait of Fumiko, her family and the Bainbridge Island Japanese American community in the decades before World War II as well as a contemporary story which follows 97-year old Fumi and her daughter Natalie as they return to the site of the former Minidoka internment camp, their first trip back together in 63 years. The film reveals how the iconic photograph became the impetus for Fumiko to publicly lobby against the injustices of the past.
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San Francisco Asian American International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lucy Ostrander
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucy Ostrander
- Original Title
- Fumiko Hayashida: The Woman Behind the Symbol
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Stourwater Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lucy Ostrander
Lucy Ostrander
Don Sellers
Don Sellers
Lucy Ostrander
Department Leadership Roster
Lucy Ostrander
Director
Lucy Ostrander
Producer
Lucy Ostrander
Writer
Don Sellers
Editor
Don Sellers
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Fumiko Hayashida: The Woman Behind the Symbol.
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What is Fumiko Hayashida: The Woman Behind the Symbol about?
Fumiko Hayashida: The Woman Behind the Symbol is both a historical portrait of Fumiko, her family and the Bainbridge Island Japanese American community in the decades before World War II as well as a contemporary story which follows 97-year old Fumi and her daughter Natalie as they return to the site of the former Minidoka internment camp, their first trip back together in 63 years. The film reveals how the iconic photograph became the impetus for Fumiko to publicly lobby against the injustices of the past.
Who directed Fumiko Hayashida: The Woman Behind the Symbol?
Fumiko Hayashida: The Woman Behind the Symbol was directed by Lucy Ostrander.
Who stars in Fumiko Hayashida: The Woman Behind the Symbol?
The principal cast of Fumiko Hayashida: The Woman Behind the Symbol includes Fumiko Hayashida, Emiko Omori.
When was Fumiko Hayashida: The Woman Behind the Symbol released and how long is it?
Fumiko Hayashida: The Woman Behind the Symbol was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 16m.