Director Tadashi Nakamura in attendance.
“Both a searing historical record and a poignant father-son narrative.” - Murtada Elfadl, Variety
Saturday, May 17, 1:00 p.m. | Generations of artists call Robert A. Nakamura “the godfather of Asian American media.” Tadashi Nakamura calls him dad. What begins as a film about his father’s career takes a turn with a Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis, evolving into an exploration on activism, grief, and fatherhood. Dialogue: Director Tadashi Nakamura in attendance.
Awards & Nominations
Nominee - Grand Jury Prize, Documentary, Sundance Film Festival
Nominee - Best Documentary Feature, RiverRun International Film Festival
Asian American Showcase | May 16–22, 2025
Presented as an annual collaboration with the Foundation for Asian American Independent Media and now celebrating its 28th year, the Asian American Showcase (AAS) provides a platform for new work by established and emerging Asian American filmmakers. Synopses provided by AAS. Learn more at faaim.org.
The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu