In Episode 72, we talk with filmmaker Darren Haruo Rae about NISEI (2023). NISEI , written and directed by Rae, is the first historical drama short film featured on the podcast. The film shines a light on an all-Japanese-American troop of soldiers who fought in World War II for a country imprisoning them and their families in internment camps because of their ancestry. The film is inspired by Rae’s Japanese American grandfather’s experiences during the war.
Stream NISEI (film) from the Omeleto YouTube channel.
------
TIMESTAMPS
0:55 - Background and Introduction to NISEI film
4:05 - Darren Haruo Rae explains Nisei and importance to his grandfather's generation
9:20 - Historical Context and Research
17:14 - Symbolism and Themes in Nisei: American flag, identity, home
20:36 - NISEI Impact with Japanese veterans and community
25:557 - Challenges in Production for the NISEI film
30:55 - Future Projects and Historical Stories
34:54 - Where to stream NISEI
35:08 - Subscribe, Like, Share Historical Drama with The Boston Sisters
36:33 - Disclaimer
------
SUBSCRIBE to HISTORICAL DRAMA WITH THE BOSTON SISTERS® on your favorite podcast platform
ENJOY past podcasts and bonus episodes
SIGN UP for our mailing list
SUPPORT this podcast SHOP THE PODCAST on our affiliate bookstore
Buy us a Coffee! You can support by buying a coffee ☕ here — buymeacoffee.com/historicaldramasisters
Thank you for listening!
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal
Gregg Rosenthal and a rotating crew of elite NFL Media co-hosts, including Patrick Claybon, Colleen Wolfe, Steve Wyche, Nick Shook and Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic get you caught up daily on all the NFL news and analysis you need to be smarter and funnier than your friends.