Manzanar
Synopsis
Short film about the Manzanar Japanese American internment camp. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2011.
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May 2, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert A. Nakamura
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert A. Nakamura
- Original Score
- June Kuramoto
- Original Title
- Manzanar
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert A. Nakamura
Robert A. Nakamura
June Kuramoto
Gail Nakamura, Norman Nakamura, Betty Chen
Department Leadership Roster
Robert A. Nakamura
Director
Gail Nakamura
Director of Photography
Norman Nakamura
Director of Photography
Betty Chen
Director of Photography
Robert A. Nakamura
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manzanar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Manzanar about?
Short film about the Manzanar Japanese American internment camp. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2011.
Who directed Manzanar?
Manzanar was directed by Robert A. Nakamura.
Who stars in Manzanar?
The principal cast of Manzanar includes Robert A. Nakamura.
When was Manzanar released and how long is it?
Manzanar was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Manzanar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Manzanar was composed by June Kuramoto.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Manzanar?
Manzanar holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).