In Episode 72, we talk with filmmaker Darren Haruo Rae about NISEI (2023). NISEI , written and directed by Rae, is the first historical drama short film featured on the podcast. The film shines a light on an all-Japanese-American troop of soldiers who fought in World War II for a country imprisoning them and their families in internment camps because of their ancestry. The film is inspired by Rae’s Japanese American grandfather’s experiences during the war.
Stream NISEI (film) from the Omeleto YouTube channel.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:55 - Background and Introduction to NISEI film
4:05 - Darren Haruo Rae explains Nisei and importance to his grandfather's generation
9:20 - Historical Context and Research
17:14 - Symbolism and Themes in Nisei: American flag, identity, home
20:36 - NISEI Impact with Japanese veterans and community
25:557 - Challenges in Production for the NISEI film
30:55 - Future Projects and Historical Stories
34:54 - Where to stream NISEI
35:08 - Subscribe, Like, Share Historical Drama with The Boston Sisters
36:33 - Disclaimer
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