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Mitsuye and Nellie Asian American Poets
1981, 58 minutes, Color, VHS/16mm/DVD
Order No. W99210
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 but also shared experiences of biculturalism and generational difference. Ideal for literature and poetry classes, women's studies and Asian American groups.
AWARDS, FESTIVALS, & SCREENINGS

- American Film and Video Festival
- Hong Kong Film Festival
- Taiwan Film Festival
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QUOTES

"A sensitive, quality film that is becoming a classic."
Karen Ito
American Anthropologist
"Extraordinary. Vividly and warmly presents the strengths and tragedies of two Asian American societies."
Margo Skinner
Asian Week
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Mitsuye and Nellie is included in the following Special Collections.
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Native Visions: Through the Eyes of Indigenous Women
This powerful collection of native voices features two films from the
acclaimed Mohawk director Tracey Deer including CLUB NATIVE
and the coming-of-age documentary MOHAWK GIRLS. Also included is the
critical and heartbreaking tale of aboriginal femicide FINDING DAWN, as
well as the spirited and vibrant Southwestern artists’ film, THE DESERT IS
NO LADY, and the highly provocative identity piece NAVAJO TALKING PICTURE.
More details.
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