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THE SANSEI PROJECT

Directed by Robert Shoji

Cast: Barbara Kagawa Shore, Stony Furutani, Carol Yoshida Amico, Glen Tao, Emiko Akamine, Robert Ito, David Miyoshi, Cindy Akiyama, Chris Segawa, Jon Kaji, Bryan Takeda, David Akiyama

From one-on-one interviews THE SANSEI PROJECT explores what it means to be Sansei (Third Generation Japanese American). In Episode 1: Project Preview, watch ordinary people speak about their extraordinary lives.

Film Content Advisory: Grief, Emotional Pain

Credits
Director of Photography: Robert Shoji
Editor: Robert Shoji
Production Designer: Robert Shoji
Composer: Michael Murata
Sound Designer: Michael Murata, Robert Shoji
Music: Michael Murata

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