After Pearl Harbor was bombed, we rounded up 120k Japanese Americans and sent them to internment camps. The stories from the Heart Mountain camp are gut-wrenchingly powerful and need telling. Even Judge Lance Ito has a connection! Decades later the message of how we trample on the rights of others is incredibly relevant.
Many have heard of internment camps from World War II. Few have been taken inside to see what life was like. It was a time when thousands of innocent people’s lives were changed forever. “The Legacy of Heart Mountain” is a documentary about the Heart Mountain Relocation Center and how it changed the lives of Japanese-Americans. It’s one of the most profound chapters in American history. Sadly, most Americans never knew it happened.
Visit the film’s website for more info: www.HeartMountainFilm.com
Interviews: Judge Lance Ito, Shirley Higuchi, Patti Hirahara, etc.
Produced by David Ono & Jeff MacIntyre, Content Media Group
Camera & Editing: Jeff MacIntyre
Aired on ABC7, Los Angeles & KGO-TV, San Francisco
This film is available for public screenings. In addition to showing the film, consider including a panel discussion with the filmmakers and cast. Panel discussions enhance the screening experience by facilitating engaging conversation and increased comprehension of the subject matter. Typically, they include bonus material not seen in the documentary, extended interview clips and interesting behind-the-scenes stories. Please contact us for rates and availability. For additional info on scheduling a screening, please visit: www.HeartMountainFilm.com
