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Independent Lens

Monday, May 25 at 10pm on MPT - Third Act

Filmmaker Tadashi Nakamura chronicles his father Robert A. Nakamura's life - from WWII incarceration to becoming a pioneer of Asian American cinema. As Parkinson's and political unrest open old wounds, father and son confront art, memory, and legacy.

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Third Act | Trailer

Filmmaker Tadashi Nakamura honors his father, Robert A. Nakamura, and their shared legacy.

About the program

This acclaimed Emmy Award-winning anthology series features documentaries and a limited number of fiction films united by the creative freedom, artistic achievement and unflinching visions of their independent producers. INDEPENDENT LENS features unforgettable stories about a unique individual, community or moment in history.