Mitsuye and Nellie: Asian American Poets

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Mitsuye and Nellie: Asian American Poets (1981)

Directed by Irving Saraf, Allie Light

· 58m

This absorbing documentary examines the lives of Asian Americans through the inspirational poetry of Mitsuye Yamada and Nellie Wong. Interviews, rare archival footage, intimate family scenes, and a lively dialogue between these fascinating women underscore the different histories of Chinese and Japanese Americans, as well as their shared experiences of biculturalism and generational difference.

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Director
Irving Saraf, Allie Light

Details

Release date
1981-04-05
Runtime
58m
Original language
EN