Fumiko Hayashida: The Woman Behind the Symbol

Overview

Fumiko Hayashida: The Woman Behind the Symbol is both a historical portrait of Fumiko, her family and the Bainbridge Island Japanese American community in the decades before World War II as well as a contemporary story which follows 97-year old Fumi and her daughter Natalie as they return to the site of the former Minidoka internment camp, their first trip back together in 63 years. The film reveals how the iconic photograph became the impetus for Fumiko to publicly lobby against the injustices of the past.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 12, 2009

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Stourwater Pictures

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site