Transcending: The Wat Misaka Story
“It's the 1940s in America and the nation is testing itself. Can a young Japanese-American basketball star overcome the odds?”
Synopsis
TRANSCENDING - THE WAT MISAKA STORY is a documentary film about Wat Misaka, the first person of color to be drafted into what is now the NBA, by the 1947 Knicks. A Nisei who was born, raised and is still living in Utah, he was the very first collegiate draft pick, and the first draft pick ever of the New York Knicks. Overcoming the national political climate during World War II, Wat was a star player for the University of Utah 1944 and 1947 championship teams, taking 2 years off in between to serve in the U.S. Army. His perseverance and loyalty to his teammates, other Nisei friends (including those interned at Topaz) and his family are a testament to the unflappable Japanese American spirit.
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 22, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Alan Johnson, Christine Toy Johnson
- Original Title
- Transcending: The Wat Misaka Story
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Alan Johnson, Christine Toy Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Alan Johnson
Director
Christine Toy Johnson
Director
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What is Transcending: The Wat Misaka Story about?
TRANSCENDING - THE WAT MISAKA STORY is a documentary film about Wat Misaka, the first person of color to be drafted into what is now the NBA, by the 1947 Knicks. A Nisei who was born, raised and is still living in Utah, he was the very first collegiate draft pick, and the first draft pick ever of the New York Knicks. Overcoming the national political climate during World War II, Wat was a star player for the University of Utah 1944 and 1947 championship teams, taking 2 years off in between to serve in the U.S. Army. His perseverance and loyalty to his teammates, other Nisei friends (including those interned at Topaz) and his family are a testament to the unflappable Japanese American spirit.
Who directed Transcending: The Wat Misaka Story?
Transcending: The Wat Misaka Story was directed by Bruce Alan Johnson, Christine Toy Johnson.
Who stars in Transcending: The Wat Misaka Story?
The principal cast of Transcending: The Wat Misaka Story includes Not specified.
When was Transcending: The Wat Misaka Story released and how long is it?
Transcending: The Wat Misaka Story was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.