Near the U.S.-Mexico border, Japanese American survivors of World War Two prison camps, joined by their descendants and allies, protest the mass detention of immigrant families. This movement, known as Tsuru for Solidarity, placed thousands of origami cranes on the fences of detention facilities in actions of solidarity.
produced for Asian American Life on CUNY TV
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Producer, Videographer, Editor: Konrad Aderer
Videographer (sit-down interviews): Petar Talijancic
additional footage:
Alan Kondo (Ft. Sill 1, with elders and Mike having confrontation with the guard)
Evan Kodani (Ft. Sill 2,large protest including Mike Ishii speaking under the bridge)
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