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War Brides of Japan, a docu*memory: The Brides trailer

"The Brides" is chapter 2 of 5 chapters that make up the “War Brides of Japan, a docu*memory” film series. In this trailer:

Asako-san ("The Best Ambassador”), who married a white American marine, speaks in Japanese with her grandson, Parker, about meeting her husband. With her daughter, Margie, she talks about the exotic locations where they lived and how she entertained embassy officials in those places.

Fumiko-san ("Kitchens & a Priest”), who married a black American soldier and experienced racism first hand, talks to her daughters Myokei and Diane about why she never learned to cook until after she arrived in the US.

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  • Yayoi L Winfrey
    Director
  • Yayoi L Winfrey
    Writer
    Silent Shame
  • Bob Smith
    Producer
  • Linda K Busey
    Producer
  • Ronald L Sayles
    Producer
  • Alvin Ming Ji Lee
    Producer
  • Michael Malaghan
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Other
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 49 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 20, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    20,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
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  • Yayoi L Winfrey
Director Biography - Yayoi L Winfrey

Born in postwar Tokyo to a Japanese war bride and an African American soldier, Yayoi L Naito Winfrey has been creating media all her life. First, as an illustrator and graphic designer; then as a screenwriter, fiction writer and journalist; and, now, as a filmmaker. Growing up on three continents by the time she was five years-old gifted her with a strong appreciation for other people's languages and cultures. As a mixed-race person, she has an innate sense of what it's like being 'the other;' and, her long career in arts reflects that special position.

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Director Statement

Storytelling through film engages so many senses. I feel so fortunate that I'm able to combine my love for both visual art and literature to make movies.