Documentaries

av Interview with Bill Dizer, part 3 of 3 (ddr-densho-1007-1678)

Dizer discusses the differences between Nisei and Japanese nationals, his thoughts on Japanese/Nisei "ethnocentrism", his experience with Japanese work and social life, his advice for his Japanese and American peers, and his views on racial discrimination. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions in the background. Original title: 195, II JA #12, Bill Dizer, Fri. Jan. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1678/

av Ishii family b-roll (ddr-densho-1007-1572)

No audio, video starts at 0:58. B-roll of various pictures belonging to the Ishiis, several of Chris' service, some pamphlets that Chris presumably designed. Original title: 69, II NY #56, 6-85, Ishii Family Pix

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1572/

doc Letter from John Tateishi to Clarence (Cal) Matsumura (ddr-densho-1007-900)

Talks about Tateishi's work with CBS on a couple stories about Dachau and Japanese American internment.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-900/

doc Yoshikatsu (Yosh) Nakayama interviewee form (ddr-densho-1007-968)

Used for the film The Color of Honor.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-968/

av Interview with Jacob Herzog, part 4 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1542)

Herzog discusses post-war occupation of Okinawa and interrogating Japanese prisoners. Video starts at 0:58. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 44, II NY #26, 6-85, Herzog. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1543/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1542/

av Interview with Sho Nomura, part 6 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1615)

Nomura and Loni Ding look through a photo album of his, with several photos from his service in China. Nomura recounts several stories relating to the documents and photos in the album. Original title: II LA #45, 7-25-85, Sho Nomura Interview VI

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1615/

doc Walter Tanaka notes (ddr-densho-1007-990)

Used for the film The Color of Honor.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-990/

doc Research notes (ddr-densho-1007-881)

Used for the film Color of Honor.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-881/

img Harry Fukuhara, Loni Ding, one other, and cameraman (ddr-densho-1007-1178)

Negative. Fukuhara on the left, Ding second from left.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1178/

av Interview with Don Oka, Steve Yagi, and Shigeo Ito, part 2 of 8 (ddr-densho-1007-1618)

Oka on the left, Yagi in the center, and Ito on the right. Oka tells the story of an encounter with General John DeWitt. The three then discuss their service in the Pacific theater. and working with Japanese prisoners of war. Video starts at 0:22. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1618/

doc Color of Honor narration/voiceover notes (ddr-densho-1007-1052)

Appears to be fairly early in the project; focused on themes.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1052/

img Tim Nomiyama portrait (ddr-densho-1007-1336)

Negative. Taken during interviews for The Color of Honor at UCLA.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1336/

doc "RUDY" Nisei Soldier edit logs (ddr-densho-1007-1388)

Edit logs for a Nisei Soldier segment featuring Rudy Tokiwa and Kent

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1388/

av Interview with Akiko, Brian Yamakoshi, Kenny and Chizuko, part 1 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1717)

In order of left to right: Akiko, Brian Yamakoshi, Kenny, and Chizuko. Aside from Brian, last names unknown; Kenny and Chizuko are married. This tape focuses mainly on Chizuko, who discusses her relationship with her grandfather, her reasons for coming to Japan, and making Noh masks. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1717/

doc Master tape notes (ddr-densho-1007-1436)

Likely for Nisei Soldier.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1436/

av Interview with John Burden and Shig Kihara, part 1 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1788)

Burden discusses the diaries collected from Japanese soldiers, translating the souvenirs American soldiers collected, Nisei soldiers attempting to get Japanese citizens and soldiers to surrender, and speaking to Japanese prisoners of war. Kihara discusses the efforts of Nisei on Saipan/Iwo Jima/Okinawa to rescue Japanese citizens and soldiers. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1788/

av Interview with John Aiso, part 3 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1576)

Aiso discusses his relationships with students at the MISLS, the background of those enrolled, and the relationships between Nisei and white students. Video starts at 0:30. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 73, II LA #3, 7-23-85, Judge Aiso III, Interview in Law Library Cont. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1577/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1576/

doc Nisei Soldier production notes: "Dub of revised master" (ddr-densho-1007-1510)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1510/

av Interview with Gary and Grace Itano, part 4 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1746)

Interview continued from ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1807/. Gary Itano and his mother, Grace, discuss Gary's childhood. Gary talks about initially wanting to join the army, learning more about politics, getting a degree in economics from UCLA, shifting to the computer industry, and his involvement with the DB Boys and their legal efforts. Video starts at 0:52. Loni Ding …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1746/

av Interview with Hugh Nozawa, part 3 of 3 (ddr-densho-1007-1715)

Nozawa discusses being court-martialed for refusing to serve in the military while the internment camps were operating, the long fight for honorable discharge after the fact, and his reasons for trying to hard to reverse the dishonorable discharge given to Nisei who refused to serve. Original title: 222, II JA #54, Hugh Nozawa, Sun. Feb. 2

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1715/

av Ueno Park b-roll, part 1 of (ddr-densho-1007-1727)

Footage filmed at Ueno Park in Tokyo. Original title: 234, II JA #66, Ueno Park, Mon. Feb. 3. B-roll continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1728/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1727/

av Interview with Hugh Nozawa, part 1 of 3 (ddr-densho-1007-1713)

Nozawa discusses being born in Santa Monica, attending high school in Japan, being drafted, being court-martialed for refusing to complete training, recently getting honorable discharge, the discrimination he and other Nisei faced in the army, and President Roosevelt's visit to Fort Riley. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 220, II …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1713/

doc Walter Tanaka notes (ddr-densho-1007-991)

Used for the film The Color of Honor.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-991/

doc Norio Mitsuoka 8mm film notes (ddr-densho-1007-1003)

Used for the film The Color of Honor.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1003/

av Roger Daniels interviewed by Kent Hori, part 4 of 4; interview with John Kaneko, part 1 of 3 (ddr-densho-1007-1759)

Daniels discusses the early successes of the Japanese army, the political justifications for relocation, why German and Italian Americans were not vilified in the same way, and the lack of support for Japanese Americans politically, culturally, and legally. Includes audio from reaction shots of Daniels and Hori, as well as recordings of Hori asking standalone questions. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1759/

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