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They were American born and bred yet they had the face of the enemy. Spanning generations and wars, “Looking Like the Enemy” is a bold and daring exploration into the often horrifying yet always ironic predicaments faced by American soldiers of Asian descent who fought in World War II, the Korean and the Vietnam wars.
Breaking a legacy of silence, eighteen veterans share tears, laughter, and gut-wrenching experiences that help fill in the gaps that official history has left out.
Directed by Robert A. Nakamura
Produced by Karen L. Ishizuka
Original music score by Dan Kuramoto
1996
A production of the Frank H. Watase Media Arts Center at the Japanese American National Museum.
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Japanese American National Museum
100 N. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
janm.org
They were American born and bred yet they had the face of the enemy. Spanning generations and wars, “Looking Like the Enemy” is a bold and daring exploration into the often horrifying yet always ironic predicaments faced by American soldiers of Asian descent who fought in World War II, the Korean and the Vietnam wars.
Breaking a legacy of silence, eighteen veterans share tears, laughter, and gut-wrenching experiences that help fill in the gaps that official history has left out.
Directed by Robert A. Nakamura
Produced by Karen L. Ishizuka
Original music score by Dan Kuramoto
1996
A production of the Frank H. Watase Media Arts Center at the Japanese American National Museum.
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Projects like this are made possible by the generous support of JANM's members and donors. Become a member (janm.org/membership) or consider making a tax-deductible gift so that we can continue to present more films like these:
janm.org/donatenow. Your support makes a difference. Thank you!
Japanese American National Museum
100 N. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
janm.org
