OKINAWA PHILADELPHIA
“A black soldier's memoirs told through the photographs of Mao Ishikawa”
Synopsis
An Okinawan photographer, Mao Ishikawa was 33 years old when she crossed the ocean to Philadelphia in order to photograph the life of her friend, Myron Carr, a former US marine whom she met during his service in Okinawa in the 1970s. The subsequent photo book, “Life in Philly”, is filled with raw and vivid images, capturing the atmosphere and the culture of the predominantly African American neighborhood of downtown Philadelphia in the late 80s. This film looks back on those days, bringing Myron to remembrance as Mao and his surviving family try to find the missing pieces.
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OKINAWA PHILADELPHIA | OK3 | Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-18
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World Premiere at 1st Cinema at Sea - Okinawa Pan-Pacific International Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hiroshi Sunairi
- Original Title
- OKINAWA PHILADELPHIA
- Release Date
- 15/08/2024
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 56m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hiroshi Sunairi
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Hiroshi Sunairi
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What is OKINAWA PHILADELPHIA about?
An Okinawan photographer, Mao Ishikawa was 33 years old when she crossed the ocean to Philadelphia in order to photograph the life of her friend, Myron Carr, a former US marine whom she met during his service in Okinawa in the 1970s. The subsequent photo book, “Life in Philly”, is filled with raw and vivid images, capturing the atmosphere and the culture of the predominantly African American neighborhood of downtown Philadelphia in the late 80s. This film looks back on those days, bringing Myron to remembrance as Mao and his surviving family try to find the missing pieces.
Who directed OKINAWA PHILADELPHIA?
OKINAWA PHILADELPHIA was directed by Hiroshi Sunairi.
Who stars in OKINAWA PHILADELPHIA?
The principal cast of OKINAWA PHILADELPHIA includes Mao Ishikawa, QUAN CARR, MICHELLE CARR.
When was OKINAWA PHILADELPHIA released and how long is it?
OKINAWA PHILADELPHIA was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 56m.