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Documentary Explores Intergenerational Trauma in Asian America

11/6/2025

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Tadashi Nakamura, the filmmaker, created the documentary Third Act to honor his father, Robert Nakamura.
The film premiered at Sundance in January 2025, highlighting Nakamura's experiences, including his childhood in a Japanese American internment camp.
Tadashi said the film lets them address deep personal questions and emotions.
Producer Eurie Chung notes parallels to contemporary issues, emphasizing that the film aims to illuminate intergenerational trauma through storytelling in the Asian American community.

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Story summary

Tadashi Nakamura, the filmmaker, created the documentary Third Act to honor his father, Robert Nakamura.
The film premiered at Sundance in January 2025, highlighting Nakamura's experiences, including his childhood in a Japanese American internment camp.
Tadashi said the film lets them address deep personal questions and emotions.
Producer Eurie Chung notes parallels to contemporary issues, emphasizing that the film aims to illuminate intergenerational trauma through storytelling in the Asian American community.