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Welcome to Episode 8 Art of Respect Series with Lane Nishikawa, Japanese American Actor, Filmmaker, Playwright, Poet & Arts Activist.

Episode Summary

Learn about Asian American and Japanese American history and identity issues, through theater and film and the inspiration for series such as "I'm On A Mission From Buddha," and films "Only The Brave," and "Our Lost Years," just released February 2020. A recollection of forced removal and mass incarceration of 120,000 Japanese and Japanese Americans during World War II. And upcoming film "League of Dreams" about the 90 year history of the Japanese American Citizen League (JACL), protecting civil and human rights.