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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 Japanese Americans 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 Mako (“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 Issei, 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 Japan 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 Pat Morita, the late where family is important and went Yuki Shimoda, 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 Hiroshima. 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 Nisei 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. Sansei 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.
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