A Song For Ourselves
Synopsis
A SONG FOR OURSELVES is an intimate journey into the life and music of Asian American Movement troubadour Chris Iijima. Struggling to make sense of their father’s early death, his teenage sons learn that during the 1970s when Asians in America were still considered “Orientals,” Chris’ music and passion for social justice helped provide the voice and identity an entire generation had been in search of. Through animated photographs, intimate home movies, archival footage of Chris’ introduction to nationwide television by John Lennon and Chris’ own songs, their father’s life takes on bigger meaning than they had ever dreamed of.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tadashi Nakamura
- Original Title
- A Song For Ourselves
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tadashi Nakamura
Tadashi Nakamura
Karen Ishizuka, Robert A. Nakamura
Department Leadership Roster
Tadashi Nakamura
Director
Tadashi Nakamura
Editor
Karen Ishizuka
Producer
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What is A Song For Ourselves about?
A SONG FOR OURSELVES is an intimate journey into the life and music of Asian American Movement troubadour Chris Iijima. Struggling to make sense of their father’s early death, his teenage sons learn that during the 1970s when Asians in America were still considered “Orientals,” Chris’ music and passion for social justice helped provide the voice and identity an entire generation had been in search of. Through animated photographs, intimate home movies, archival footage of Chris’ introduction to nationwide television by John Lennon and Chris’ own songs, their father’s life takes on bigger meaning than they had ever dreamed of.
Who directed A Song For Ourselves?
A Song For Ourselves was directed by Tadashi Nakamura.
Who stars in A Song For Ourselves?
The principal cast of A Song For Ourselves includes Not specified.
When was A Song For Ourselves released and how long is it?
A Song For Ourselves was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 34m.