Robert A. Nakamura
Born: 1936-07-05
Birthplace: Venice, California, USA
Biography
Robert Akira Nakamura (July 5, 1936 – June 11, 2025) was an American filmmaker and teacher, sometimes referred to as "the Godfather of Asian American media". In 1970, he cofounded Visual Communications (VC), the oldest community-based Asian Pacific American media arts organization in the United States.
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Known For
Harsh Canvas: The Art & Life of Henry Sugimoto
Third Act
Manzanar
Cruisin' J-Town
Pilgrimage
Hito Hata: Raise the Banner
Words, Weavings, and Songs
Pieces of a Dream
To Be Me, Tony Quon
Wataridori: Birds of Passage
Top Movie Credits
Third Act
Self
Manzanar
Writer
Cruisin' J-Town
Producer
Hito Hata: Raise the Banner
Director
Words, Weavings, and Songs
Executive Producer
Pieces of a Dream
Director of Photography
To Be Me, Tony Quon
Producer
Wataridori: Birds of Passage
Director