A Song For Ourselves (2009)

Movie
A Song For Ourselves
NR 34 minFeb 28th, 2009
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 fathers 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 fathers life takes on bigger meaning than they had ever dreamed of
DirectorTadashi Nakamura

Movie Details

Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Robert A. Nakamura