...I Told You So
Synopsis
This black-and-white documentary weaves scenes of Japanese American poet and professor Lawson Inada’s life with his writing. Titled after one of his poems, I TOLD YOU SO follows Inada to Fresno, California for a childhood reunion. Shots of his multicultural childhood neighborhood show downtown graffiti, bars, and the Nisei Barber Shop. Inada runs into his aunt, one of the subjects of his poems where she asks, “All this identity thing. What is it you’re looking for?” Inada’s answer is in his poem, “Nightsongs in Asian America” that addresses the active residence to World War II incarceration and his relationship with his son.
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January 1, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Kondo
- Original Score
- Dan Kuramoto, June Kuramoto
- Original Title
- ...I Told You So
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Visual Communications
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Kondo
Dan Kuramoto, June Kuramoto
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Kondo
Director
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for ...I Told You So.
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What is ...I Told You So about?
This black-and-white documentary weaves scenes of Japanese American poet and professor Lawson Inada’s life with his writing. Titled after one of his poems, I TOLD YOU SO follows Inada to Fresno, California for a childhood reunion. Shots of his multicultural childhood neighborhood show downtown graffiti, bars, and the Nisei Barber Shop. Inada runs into his aunt, one of the subjects of his poems where she asks, “All this identity thing. What is it you’re looking for?” Inada’s answer is in his poem, “Nightsongs in Asian America” that addresses the active residence to World War II incarceration and his relationship with his son.
Who directed ...I Told You So?
...I Told You So was directed by Alan Kondo.
Who stars in ...I Told You So?
The principal cast of ...I Told You So includes Lawson Fusao Inada.
When was ...I Told You So released and how long is it?
...I Told You So was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 18m.
Who composed the musical score for ...I Told You So?
The original motion picture soundtrack for ...I Told You So was composed by Dan Kuramoto, June Kuramoto.