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From a Silk Cocoon

DirectorsSatsuki Ina, Stephen Holsapple, Emery Clay III

2005
57 min
Documentary

The discovery of a small metal box leads to the uncovering of a family story, shrouded in silence for more than 60 years. Woven through their censored letters, diary entries, and haiku poetry, is the true story of a young Japanese American couple whose shattered dreams and forsaken loyalties lead them to renounce their American citizenship while held in separate prison camps during World War II.

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