T o d ^ , 1981 , tfr? Television ‘Hilo Hata’on KHETMonday Life as a Japanese-American “Hito Hata,” the first film about determination and, sometimes, defiance written and with which they were met. Through these produced by Japanese Americans, makes flashbacks—of his early days as a railway its television debut in Hawaii on Monday, worker in the early 1900’s; of his being run September 14 at 8 p.m. on KHET Channel out of town with fellow agricultural 11. The Hawaii broadcast of the 90-minute workers in the 1920’s; of his entering Little drama, starring veteran Asian American Tokyo during its heyday in the 1930’s; and actor (“Sand Pebbles”), is made of his imprisonment, along with thousands possible by a grant from Duty Free of other Japanese-Americans, in in­ Shoppers, Ltd. ternment camps during World War II—the “Hito Hata”—literally “single ban­ story of the Japanese experiences in ner”—derives its title from an expression America is poignantly recounted and its commonly used by the , the im­ lessons illuminated. migrant first generation, who migrated to Kevin Thomas of the Los Angeles Times the U.S. with plans to return to with praised “that splendid actor Mako, who enough wealth to enable them to raise holds everything together with his talent banners and flags—an honor given only to and impassioned integrity...” George the samurai and the wealthy lords. Williams of the Sacramento Bee stated The drama centers on Oda (Mako), an that “ ‘Hito Hata’ manages to create the elderly bachelor living in Los Angeles’ same spirit it seeks to tell about...the spirit Little Tokyo, whose life typifies the ex­ tha t must be preserved. ” periences of Issei bachelors now retired from the laboring work of their youth. The film has won the Gold Award in the Because of anti-miscegenation laws and Houston Film Festival for Theatrical poverty, many were forced to remain Feature Films—Low Budget Category. single and, as a result, were often In addition . to Mako, other featured overlooked by the Japanese community performers include , the late where family is important and went , Saachiko, and TadHorino. unrecognized for their role in building The first feature length production of America. Visual Communications, a Los Angeles- The focus of the drama, the based Asian American film company, redevelopment plans for Little Tokyo that “Hito Hata” was produced by Steven would evict many of the old-time tenants of Tatsukawa and directed by Duane Kubo the area as well as break . up the com­ and Robert Nakamura. Original music for munity, evokes for Oda the many hard­ the film was composed and performed by ships he has endured and the spirit of . unrecognized for their role in building The first feature length production of America. Visual Communications, a Los Angeles- The focus of the drama, the based Asian American film company, redevelopment plans for Little Tokyo that “Hito Hata” was produced by Steven would evict many of the old-time tenants of Tatsukawa and directed by Duane Kubo the area as well as break up the com­ and Robert Nakamura. Original music for munity, evokes for Oda the many hard­ the film was composed and performed by ships he has endured and the spirit of Hiroshima,

MAKO AS ODA—Veteran actor-director Mako (The Sand Pebbles) stars as Oka the Issei in “Hito Hata,” a 90-minute special about Japanese life in America since the turn of the century. Featured on KHET, Channels 11, 10 and 4 at 8 p.m. Monday, September 14, the drama traces Oda’s life as a farm worker, war prisoner and elderly bachelor in “Little Tokyo.”

AFTER PEARL IIARBOR—After the outbreak of hostilities between Japan and tlm ODA AT 90—Faced with yet another fight, to save his home from demolition, Oda's U.S. in 1941, Oda "was among the 120,000 Japanese-Americans living on the west expression mirrors the difficulties of Japanese life in America. The 90-minute docu- coast who were stripped of their property and possessions and forcibly detained in drama features seldom-told experiences of the Issei in the U.S. during and before internment camps. WWil. *Access to articles restricted to University of Hawai'i affiliates only. Items in eVols are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.

Hatamiya, L. (1981, December 18-25). Economic Effects of WW2 upon Japanese Americans in California. Pacific Citizen, pp. 59-74. Daniels, R. (1981, December 18). Exceprts from JACL's Testimony to the CWRIC. Pacific Citizen, pp. 14. pp. 52-53. Saul, E. (1981, December 18-25). Contributions of The 44nd/100th/MIS. Pacific Citizen, pp. 54-60.

Yamamoto, A. (1981, December 18-25). Evolution of the Japanese American Communities. Pacific Citizen, pp. 54-60. Beekman, A. (1981, December 18-25). Japanese Strangers in Paradise. Pacific Citizen, pp. 10. Tsukamoto, M. T. (1981, December 18-25). Florin 'Monogatari': 1882-1980 Story of Japanese Who flourished with Berries and Tokay. Pacific Citizen, p. 10. Tateishi, J. (1981, December 18-25). An interview with Mike Masaoka on WW2 JACL actions. Pacific Citizen, p. 5. Okura, P. (1981, December 18-25). We who suffered and survived... Pacific Citizen, pp. 3 Brief: Bay Area Attorneys for Redress: History, legal concepts in plain language lend understanding of Nikkei redress issue. (1981, December 18-25). Pacific Citizen, p. 4. Skipped citations for page 55-58 on pdf Ryan, P. H. (1981, December 6). Pearl After The Attack: Recollection Of A Navy Wife. The Washington Post Magazine, 14-26. Fuchida, M. (1981, December 6). I Led the Attack on Pearl Harbor. The Washington Post Magazine, 27-34. Hamilton, D. (1981, December 6). Dante's Inferno Never Looked Like This. The Washington Post Magazine, 38-43. CWRIC holds 1-day hearing in New York. (1981, December 4). Pacific Citizen, pp. 3-5.

Gardena offers reward for info on Buddhist Temple Fire. (1981, December 4). Pacific Citizen, pp. 3.

Idaho State fetes high school dropout as its alumnus of year. (1981, December 4). Pacific Citizen, pp. 3.

Hayakawa drops in Calif. Poll; campaign funds running low. (1981, December 4). Pacific Citizen, pp. 3.

Doctor says Hawaii judge was not beaten up. (1981, December 4). Pacific Citizen, pp. 3. Ennis, E. J. (1981, December 4). Redress Reports: ACLU's Statement to CWRIC. Pacific Citizen. pp. 2.

Barrow’s testimony on WRA. (1981, December 4). Pacific Citizen. pp. 2. Wakabayashi, R. (1981, December 4). Musubi: Thoughtfulness. Pacific Citizen, pp. 4-5. Shimabokuro, R. (1981, December 4). On redress - Portland Comment. Pacific Citizen. Hosokawa, B. (1981, December 4). 'Yakuza' - Some Unpleasant Implications. Pacific Citizen.

Marutani, B. (1981, December 4). The Problems of Self-Identity. Pacific Citizen. U. S. pilot flew Japan’s Zero over D.C. during WW2. (1981, December 4). Pacific Citizen. pp. 8. WW II ‘internment’ still haunts MD. (1981, December 4). Pacific Citizen. pp 7. […] explains why money not top redress issue. (1981, November 27). Pacific Citizen.

CWRIC may get extension of time to Dec. 31, 1982. (1981, November 27). Pacific Citizen.

Emamura, P. (1981, November 27). Wartime Justice Dept. Official labels evacuation illegal. Pacific Citizen.

Minoru, Y. (1981, November 27). JACL and The Loyalty Oath. Pacific Citizen.

PAART discusses Asian issues facing Los Angeles. (1981, November 27). Pacific Citizen Civil Right Commission’s Arthur Flemming ousted. (1981, November 27). Pacific Citizen. National Public Radio to focus on Evacuation. (1981. November 27). Pacific Citizen. Asians. (1981, November 27). Pacific Citizen

Tatsuno, S. (1981, November 27). Detention Camps-1982. Pacific Citizen.

Tsujimura, J., Dr. (1981, November 27). The Autumn Air. Pacific Citizen. Hosokawa, B. (1981, November 27). 'Many Happy Returns, Norm’. Pacific Citizen.

Marutani, B. (1981, November 27). The Tale of a Tail. Pacific Citizen. Alternate JACL health plan to attract younger group eyed. (1981. November 6). Pacific Citizen CWRIC Hearings: Washington Michener, Masaoka testify at CWRIC. (1981, November 6). Pacific Citizen. Nikkei senators vote 2-1 against Reagan AWACS sale. (1981, November 6). Pacific Citizen. Retirement testimonial dinner Nov. 14 for Justice Tamura. (1981, November 6). Pacific Citizen. San Gabriel Chapter to hold installation Nov. 14. (1981, November 6). Pacific Citizen Barrows, L. (1981, November 6). Barrows speaks on WRA before CWRIC. Pacific Citizen. pp. 2.

Tateishi, J. (1981, November 6). Silence Snapped. Pacific Citizen. pp. 2. county official under D.A.’s investigation. (1981, November 6). Pacific Citizen. pp. 3.

Witnesses testify in court over Mayor Sato’s holdup. (1981, November 6). Pacific Citizen. CWRIC. (1981. November 6). Pacific Citizen. pp 4.

Okotsu, J. (1981, November 6). Bookshelf A Time for Sharing. Pacific Citizen. pp. 4.

Wakabayashi, R. (1981, November 6). Musubi: How We Ended. Pacific Citizen. pp. 4 Seko, S. (1981, November 6). From Happy Valley: The Opportunity to Suffer. Pacific Citizen. Hosokawa, B. (1981, December 4). Heart Mountain-Reunion and Redress. Pacific Citizen. Marutani, B. (1981, December 4). With the Kalmucks. Pacific Citizen. Ikejiri, R. (1981, November 6). Roundtable on TV Programming. Pacific Citizen. Former U.S. government officials slated to testify at CWRIC-Washington Hearing. (1981, October 23). Pacific Citizen. pp. 1.

Hawaii Nisei judge injured from mysterious causes. (1981, October 23). Pacific Citizen. pp. 1.

Judd get Freedom Metal. (1981, October 23). Pacific Citizen. pp. 1.

McCloy letter lauds wartime Nikkei behavior in camps. (1981, October 23). Pacific Citizen. pp. 1.

Nikkei senators mourn the death of Pres. Anwar Sadat. (1981, October 23). Pacific Citizen. pp. 1.

Prout, E. (1981, October 23). Detroit to host MDC fall session. Pacific Citizen. pp. 1. Kubokawa, C. (1981, October 23). The Festive Mexico City Connections. Pacific Citizen. pp. 8. Hosokawa, B. (1981, October 23). Census count the Asian just don’t have. Pacific Citizen. pp. 5.

Ikejiri, R. (1981, October 23). Solidarity Day […]. Pacific Citizen. pp. 5.

Marutani, B. (1981, October 23). Un-American Use of Words. Pacific Citizen. pp. 5. Canadian updates evacuation story. (1981, October 23). Pacific Citizen. pp 2.

Redress Reports: Barrows speaks on WRA to CWRIC. (1981, October 23). Pacific Citizen. pp 2. Ex-Poston boss back redress; camp ‘far from comfortable’. (1981, October 23). Pacific Citizen. pp 3.

Kashu Mainichi to fete its 50th anniversary on Nov. 5. (1981, October 23). Pacific Citizen. pp 2.

Prewar Arizona residents plan ‘82 reunion. (1981, October 23). Pacific Citizen. pp 3.

Tule Lake reunion set may 29-30. (1981, October 23). Pacific Citizen. pp 3.

Nihonmachi youth patrol continues. (1981, October 23). Pacific Citizen. pp 3. Honda, H. (1981, October 16). FY’81 Nat’l JACL finances ends in the black $18,500. Pacific Citizen. pp 1. Imamura, P. (1981, October 16). Bendetsen’s view of evacuee property losses and WRA director Myer’s at odds. Pacific Citizen. pp. 1. Matsumura, P. (1981, October 16). San Jose Nikkei bldg. To undergo renovation. Pacific Citizen. pp 1. Nisei named to Commission of Salt Lake County. (1981, October 26). Pacific Citizen. pp 1. Supreme Court to decide on illegal alien ‘righs’. (1981, October 16). Pacific Citizen. pp 1. Kubokawa, C. (1981, October 16). A Tour Leader’s Lament. Pacific Citizen. pp 8. Canadian Nikkei may seek redress from their gov’t. (1981, October 16). Pacific Citizen. pp. 2.

CWRIC still open for statements. (1981, October 16). Pacific Citizen. pp. 2.

FY’81 Nat’l JACL finances. (1981, October 16). Pacific Citizen. pp. 2.

Hatamiya, L. (1981, October 16). Redress Reports. Pacific Citizen. pp. 2.

Yamanaka, I. M. (1981, October 16). Women Unite! The Time is Now!. Pacific Citizen. pp. 2. Centenary UMC to observe 85th year. (1981, October 16). Pacific Citizen. pp. 3.

‘Koreatown’ to mark 2nd year. (1981, October 16). Pacific Citizen. pp. 3.

Nisei windows seek name for own group. (1981, October 16). Pacific Citizen. pp. 3.

Our Asian community’s brilliant future among us. (1981, October 16). Pacific Citizen. pp. 3.

Sansei talent to be featured at JACCC. (1981, October 16). Pacific Citizen. pp. 3.

‘The Truth of the Matter’. (1981, October 16). Pacific Citizen. pp. 3. Community Health Fair set for West Covina. (1981, October 16). Pacific Citizen. pp. 3.

Hirano to keynote Women’s Day fete. (1981, October 16). Pacific Citizen. pp. 3.

Rehabilitation center to hold auction/bazaar. (1981, October 16). Pacific Citizen. pp. 3.

‘Ronin’ sword to be returned to Japan. (1981, October 16). Pacific Citizen. pp. 3.

Sansei wins news award. (1981, October 16). Pacific Citizen. pp. 3. 35 Years Ago in The Pacific Citizen. (1981, October 16). Pacific Citizen. pp. 4.

Hogwash from Hayakawa. (1981, October 16). Pacific Citizen. pp 4.

H. , H. (1981, October 16). [Bookshelf]. Pacific Citizen. pp. 4

Wakabayashi, R. (1981, October 16). Musubi: Issei Image. Pacific Citizen. pp 4.

Yamanaka, I. M., Kunisaki, D. M., & Miyazaki, C. (1981, October 16). [Letterbox]. Pacific Citizen, pp. 4. Yoshino, B. /Redress. (1981, October 16). Pacific Citizen. pp. 4. Hosokawa, B. (1981, October 16). Re: Watanabe, Inoway, Clavell, Tsuru. Pacific Citizen. pp 5.

Kimura, L. (1981, October 16). AACL in 1990?. Pacific Citizen. pp 5.

Marutani, B. (1981, October 16). A Quick Primer: Alaskan Natives. Pacific Citizen. pp 5. Imamura, P. (1981, October 2). U.S. Kidnap of Japanese Peruvians told [CWRIC Hearings: Chicago]. Pacific Citizen. pp. 1.

Issei saga and pride of Aleuts recalled [CWRIC Hearings: Alaska]. (1981, October 2). Pacific Citizen. pp. 1. 24 camps for ‘boat people’ in Japan now overcrowded. (1981, October 2). Pacific Citizen. pp. 8.

Evacuation. (1981, October 2). Pacific Citizen. pp. 8.

Parlier Buddhists to mark 50th year. (1981, October 2). Pacific Citizen. pp. 8.

Reedley wins A baseball title. (1981, October 2). Pacific Citizen. pp. 8.

Retirement group changes its name. (1981, October 2). Pacific Citizen. pp. 8.

UJC Alumnae Club reunion set for campus. (1981, October 2). Pacific Citizen. pp. 8.

Visual Communication moves into JACCC. (1981, October 2). Pacific Citizen. pp. 8.

Wendy Yoshimura ‘off parole’ now. (1981, October 2). Pacific Citizen. pp. 8. Redress Reports. (1981, October 2). Pacific Citizen. pp. 2. Harry Fujita achieves ‘Top of the Table’ insurance honors. (1981, October 2). Pacific Citizen. pp. 3.

Pittsburgh professor fought efforts to stem Evacuation. (1981, October 2). Pacific Citizen. pp. 3.

Silent Americans. (1981, October 2) [Guest Editorial]. Pacific Citizen. pp. 3 [Bookshelf]. (1981, October 2.) Pacific Citizen. pp. 6.

Chapter Pulse. (1981, October 2). Pacific Citizen. pp. 6.

Lodi dedicates Japanese community hall-a 20 yr. Dream. Pacific Citizen. pp. 6.

Sakura Kai-EBJA auction to feature Asn-Amer. artists. Pacific Citizen. pp. 6.

Yano, T. (1981, October 2). Former Utahns return for gala reunion in Salt Lake City. Pacific Citizen. pp. 6. Hayakawa, S.J., Senator. (1981, October 2). What Price Honor: $25,000. Pacific Citizen. pp. 4.

Kanaya, J. (1981, October 2). Battle of Ellwood [Letterbox]. Pacific Citizen. pp. 4.

Uyeda. C. (1981, October 2). Hindsight. Pacific Citizen. pp. 4.

Yoshimura, A. (1981, October 2). Speaking Out: Quit posturing, Hayakawa. Pacific Citizen. pp. 4. Hosokawa, B. (1981, October 2). An Opportunity to Name a Book. Pacific Citizen. pp. 5.

Marutani, B. (1981, October 2). East Wind: Dutch Harbor. Pacific Citizen. pp. 5.

Tajii, R. (1981, October 2). NYCC Meeting. Pacific Citizen. pp. 5.

Wakabayashi. (1981, October 2). Musubi: Primary Focus. Pacific Citizen. pp. 5. Anti JACL, anti-redress witnesses pepper CWRIC-Seattle. (1981, September 18). Pacific Citizen. pp. 1.

Frank Stato confirmed new I.G. for the VA. (1981, September 18). Pacific Citizen. pp. 1.

Honda, H. (1981, September 18). NAACP’s Wilkins challenged JACL forward on civil rights. Pacific Citizen. pp. 1.

Marutani, B. (1981, September 18). Aleuts uprooted by Japan forces, too. Pacific Citizen. pp. 1. Japan’s nationality laws under wholesale review. (1981, September 18). Asahi Evening News.

Konomi, J. (1981, September 18). Moshi-Moshi: Nikkei Genealogies.

Nisei politicians’ support of redress commission bill hit. (1981, September 18). Pacific Citizen. pp. 8. Diet Libarary to buy data on Asian Americans from Nisei. (1981, September 18). Pacific Citizen. pp. 3.

JACL raps British auto agency ad copy promoting Japan cars. (1981, September 18). Pacific Citizen. pp. 3.

Journalism as career for Sansei rescheduled. (1981, September 18). Pacific Citizen. pp. 3.

Kasai, A. (1981, September 18). Five-year program with Utah aged Nikkei coming to an end. Pacific Citizen. pp. 3.

Media Stereotypes. (1981, September 18). Los Angeles Herald Examiner.

NC-WNPDC seeks more funds for redress. (1981, September 18). Pacific Citizen. pp. 3.

‘Yankee Samurai’ in Nihongo printed. (1981, September 18). Pacific Citizen. pp. 3. Bannai tenders his resignation. (1981, September 18). Pacific Citizen. pp. 2.

Did the U.S. Government believe the Nikkei were ‘guilty’ in 1941? (1981, September 18). Pacific Citizen. pp. 2.

Witness List: Seattle [Redress Reports]. (1981, September 18). Pacific Citizen. pp. 2.

WRV-PV co-host meeting with CWRIC members. (1981, September 18). Pacific Citizen. pp. 3. Life-1000 Clubbers. (1981, September 18, 1981). (1981, September 18). Pacific Citizen. pp. 6.

New Mexico stages its first O-matsuri. (1981, September 18). Pacific Citizen. pp. 6.

Salt Lake to host first joint IDC, Mountain-Plains district meet. (1981, September 18). Pacific Citizen. pp. 6. Nakashima, E. (1981, September 18). Sansei in Mexico very aware of heritage. (1981, September 18). Pacific Citizen. pp. 4.

Suyama, E., Oda, J., Kaneda, K.E., Basset, C. (1981, September 18). [Letterbox]. (1981, September 18). Pacific Citizen. pp. 4. Hosokawa, B. (1981, September 18). George Nakashima’s ‘The Soul of a Tree’. Pacific Citizen. pp. 5.

Ikejiri, R. (1981, September 18). Solidarity Day. Pacific Citizen. pp. 5.

Marutani, B. (1981, September 18). Lancing of the Carbuncle. Pacific Citizen. pp. 5.

Sumida, M. (1981, September 180. On Accountability. Pacific Citizen. pp. 5. Hawaii judge believes he was victim of assault. (1981, October 30). Pacific Citizen. pp. 1.

Historian Daniels addresses Phila, JACL forum on redress. (1981, October 30). Pacific Citizen. pp. 1.

Imamura, P. (1981, October 30). Redress: lively topic editorially pro or con. Pacific Citizen. pp. 1.

Jap trademark cancellation wins. (1981, October 30). Pacific Citizen. pp. 1.

MISLS to celebrate its 40th anniversary Nov. 1. (1981, October 30). Pacific Citizen. pp. 1.

Tabuno. (1981, October 30). Intermountain DC convention theme on ‘Nisei retirement’. Pacific Citizen. pp. 1 Hawaii Consumer attorney disputes traffic ticket plan. (1981, October 30). Pacific Citizen. pp. 8.

Japanese Professor wins Nobel Prize in chemistry. (1981, October 30). Pacific Citizen. pp. 8.

Konomi, J. (1981, October 30). Moshi-MoshiL Georgia O’Keeffe and Japanese Culture. Pacific Citizen. pp. 8.

Nikkei professor to write of Hawaii’s plantation workers. (1981, October 30). Pacific Citizen. pp. 8. Barrows, L. (1981, October 30). Redress Reports: Barrows speaks on WRA to CWRIC. Pacific Citizen. pp. 2.

Imamura, P. (1981, October 30). Low point for JACL in ‘42-’43 recalled. Pacific Citizen. pp. 2. Colorado Nikkei groups support redress. (1981, October 30). Pacific Citizen. pp. 3.

Commission report on Peace Academy out. (1981, October 30). Pacific Citizen. pp. 3.

Grocer robbed, loses arm. (1981, October 30). Pacific Citizen. pp. 3.

Hitachi charged with hiring bias of non-Asians. (1981, October 30). Pacific Citizen. pp. 3.

JACL’s Shimomura featured in UC Davic law newspaper. (1981, October 30). Pacific Citizen. pp. 3.

Newyork Nisei lawyer helps bridge gap at Shimoda meet. (1981, October 30). Pacific Citizen. pp. 3.

State archive photos on Nikkei at LMU Libarary. (1981, October 30). Pacific Citizen. pp. 3.

‘Theatre MMMM’ at JACCC gallery. (1981, October 30). Pacific Citizen. pp. 3.

Of Pacific students win Jpn. Studies awards. (1981, October 30). Pacific Citizen. pp. 3. Asian American art to grace ‘82 calendar. (1981, October 30). Pacific Citizen. pp. 6.

Baba, G.S. (1981, October 30). CCDC confab set Nov. 14-15. Pacific Citizen. pp. 6.

Discount program for Seniors start. (1981, October 30). Pacific Citizen. pp. 6.

JAL art calendar for ‘82 being offered. (1981, October 30). Pacific Citizen. pp. 6.

NCWN to elect DC officer Nov. 8. (1981, October 30). Pacific Citizen. pp. 6.

Okinawawn dance. (1981, October 30). Pacific Citizen. pp. 6.

Saito, J. (1981, October 30). Model Minority. Pacific Citizen. pp. 6.

Toyama, T. (1981, October 3). Fowler JACL backs APAAC in principle. Pacific Citizen. pp. 6.

Toyota Motors backs South Bay Keiro. (1981, October 30). Pacific Citizen. pp. 6.

Yoshida, R. (1981, October 30). Matsui to keynote Placer fete. Pacific Citizen. pp. 6 [Letterbox]. (1981, October 30). Pacific Citizen. pp. 4.

Sakai, H. (1981, October 30). Realistic Budget. Pacific Citizen. pp. 4.

Wakabayashi, R. (1981, October 30). Order & Ordeal. Pacific Citizen. pp. 4. Hosokawa, B. (1981, October 30). The Naming of the Book about JACL. Pacific Citizen. pp. 5.

Ikejiri, R. (1981, October 30). Voting rights Act. Pacific Citizen. pp. 5.

Marutani, B. (1981, October 30). Power of Advertising. Pacific Citizen. pp. 5.

Nakashima, Y. (1981, October 30). To Move or Not to. Pacific Citizen. pp. 5. BAAR Brief. (1981, October 30). Pacific Citizen. pp. 9. Interview. (1981, December 18-25). Interview. Pacific Citizen. Sumida, M. (1981, December 18-25). CWRIC has option to reopen wartime Nisei court cases. Pacific Citizen. pp. 79.