In this documentary, Clara and Julia Kuperberg explore Hollywood’s evolving depiction of Japan and its people. The first signs of racist depictions came as early as the Pearl Harbor attacks in 1941, in response Hollywood would produce films such as ‘The Purple Heart’ and ‘Know Your Enemy: Japan’, shaping public perception of the conflict.
Featuring interviews with key figures such as film critic Joseph McBride, author Nancy Wang Yuen (Reel Inequality), actress Tamlyn Tomita (Come See the Paradise), and Japanese film history expert Dan Akira. Through a mix of insightful commentary and film clips from titles like The Purple Heart, December 7th, The Teahouse of the August Moon, Sayonara, The Japanese War Bride, The Crimson Kimono, House of Bamboo, Tokyo Joe, and Breakfast at Tiffany’s, this documentary reveals the profound impact of cinema on societal attitudes and historical memory.
From: Yellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in Hollywood
Content licensing from Legacy Films to Little Dot Studios.
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