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Eighty-year-old Jimmy Mirikitani survived the trauma of WWII internment camps, Hiroshima and homelessness by creating art. But when 9/11 threatens his life on the New York City streets and a local filmmaker brings him to her home, the two embark on a journey to confront Jimmy's painful past. A triumphant story of how Art and Love can heal the painful past. Winner of over 10 awards.
This moving documentary earned awards at more than 20 international festivals, as well as raves from sources including The New York Times, Seattle Times, The Observer and Salon.com.
| Catalog Number: MC-797 |
Type: Feature |
Genre: Art / Artist |
| Copyright: 2006 |
Length: 74 minutes |
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DVD Region: 1 |
| TV System: NTSC |
ISBN: 1-4229-7114-7 |
UPC: 767685208557 |
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