Resistance at Tule Lake
“The defiant Japanese Americans of World War II”
Synopsis
The long-suppressed story of 12,000 Japanese Americans who dared to resist the U.S. government's program of mass incarceration during World War II. Branded as 'disloyals' and re-imprisoned at Tule Lake Segregation Center, they continued to protest in the face of militarized violence, and thousands renounced their U.S. citizenship. Giving voice to experiences that have been marginalized for over 70 years, this documentary challenges the nationalist, one-sided ideal of wartime 'loyalty.'
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Resistance at Tule Lake | documentary trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-01-24
Top Cast
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James Yaegashi
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Wayne Merrill Collins, Jr.
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Roger Daniels
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Grace Hata
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Satsuki Ina
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Tetsuden Kashima
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Sadako Kashiwagi
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Toru Bill Nishamura
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Barbara Takei
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Sachiko Takita-Ishii
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Jeanne Tanaka
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Jim Tanimoto
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Mori Tanimoto
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Jimi Yamaichi
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Junichi Yamamoto
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Morgan Yamanaka
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Bill Nishimura
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 19, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Konrad Aderer
- Screenplay & Story
- Konrad Aderer
- Original Score
- Miles Jay
- Original Title
- Resistance at Tule Lake
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Konrad Aderer
Konrad Aderer
Miles Jay
Konrad Aderer, Ruth Schell
Konrad Aderer
Department Leadership Roster
Konrad Aderer
Director
Konrad Aderer
Writer
Konrad Aderer
Editor
Ruth Schell
Editor
Konrad Aderer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Resistance at Tule Lake
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What is Resistance at Tule Lake about?
The long-suppressed story of 12,000 Japanese Americans who dared to resist the U.S. government's program of mass incarceration during World War II. Branded as 'disloyals' and re-imprisoned at Tule Lake Segregation Center, they continued to protest in the face of militarized violence, and thousands renounced their U.S. citizenship. Giving voice to experiences that have been marginalized for over 70 years, this documentary challenges the nationalist, one-sided ideal of wartime 'loyalty.'
Who directed Resistance at Tule Lake?
Resistance at Tule Lake was directed by Konrad Aderer.
Who stars in Resistance at Tule Lake?
The principal cast of Resistance at Tule Lake includes Hiroshi Kashiwagi, James Yaegashi, Wayne Merrill Collins, Jr., Roger Daniels, Grace Hata.
When was Resistance at Tule Lake released and how long is it?
Resistance at Tule Lake was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Resistance at Tule Lake?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Resistance at Tule Lake was composed by Miles Jay.