Mitsuye and Nellie (1981)
Mitsuye and Nellie: Asian-American Poets
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This absorbing documentary examines the lives of Asian Americans through the inspirational poetry of Mitsuye Yamada and Nellie Wong. Interviews, rare archival footage, intimate family scenes, and a lively dialogue between these fascinating women underscore the different histories of Chinese and Japanese Americans, as well as their shared experiences of biculturalism and generational difference.
- Release date
- April 5, 1981
- Country of origin
- Not yet available · likely United States (estimated from cast and crew)
Cast
- Mitsuye Yamada as Self
- Nellie Wong as Self
- Hide Yasutake as Self - Mitsuye Yamada's Mother
- Jeni Yamada as Self - Mitsuye Yamada's Daughter
- Hedi Yamada as Self - Mitsuye Yamada's Daughter
- Li Hong Lew as Self - Nellie Wong's Family
- Li Keng Wong as Self - Nellie Wong's Family
- Lai Wah Webster as Self - Nellie Wong's Family
- Leslie Gee as Self - Nellie Wong's Family
- Florence Wong as Self - Nellie Wong's Family
Crew
- Allie Light · Director
- Irving Saraf · Director
- Allie Light · Producer
- Irving Saraf · Producer
- Allie Light · Editor