Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
"Ohanashi: The Story of Our Elders" presents the deeply personal and poignant stories of ten Japanese Canadian elders. Through their firsthand accounts, the series explores their lives before the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the hardships of internment during World War II, and their resilience in the face of post-war challenges.
Each episode of "Ohanashi: The Story of Our Elders" is a testament to the resilience, courage and enduring spirit of Japanese Canadians who lived through one of the darkest chapters in Canadian history. Through their voices, the series ensures their legacy lives on for future generations.
Director: Susanne Tabata
Producer: Susanne Tabata
1. Alfie Kamitakahara (43 minutes)
2. Irene Tsuyuki (45 minutes)
3. Kazue Oye (30 minutes)
4. Marie Katsuno (35 minutes)
5. May Komiyama (34 minutes)
6. Midge Ayukawa (33 minutes)
7. Shirley Omatsu (44 minutes)
8. Susumu Tabata (44 minutes)
9. Tak Miyazaki (35 minutes)
10. Tom & Shig Kuwabara (47 minutes)
"Ohanashi: The Story of Our Elders" presents the deeply personal and poignant stories of ten Japanese Canadian elders. Through their firsthand accounts, the series explores their lives before the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the hardships of internment during World War II, and their resilience in the face of post-war challenges.
Each episode of "Ohanashi: The Story of Our Elders" is a testament to the resilience, courage and enduring spirit of Japanese Canadians who lived through one of the darkest chapters in Canadian history. Through their voices, the series ensures their legacy lives on for future generations.
Director: Susanne Tabata
Producer: Susanne Tabata
1. Alfie Kamitakahara (43 minutes)
2. Irene Tsuyuki (45 minutes)
3. Kazue Oye (30 minutes)
4. Marie Katsuno (35 minutes)
5. May Komiyama (34 minutes)
6. Midge Ayukawa (33 minutes)
7. Shirley Omatsu (44 minutes)
8. Susumu Tabata (44 minutes)
9. Tak Miyazaki (35 minutes)
10. Tom & Shig Kuwabara (47 minutes)
![Cuba, qué linda es Cuba? Confessions of a Fearless Cuban [Directors Introduction]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IWObiRoyZAY/mqdefault.jpg "Cuba, qué linda es Cuba? Confessions of a Fearless Cuban [Directors Introduction]
An anthology of short works written and directed by Hebert Poll Gutiérrez, each short film is a poignant exploration of Cuba beyond its stereotypical imagery of salsa music and palm trees. Through theatre, storytelling, and short animated films, Gutiérrez unveils the multifaceted reality of his vibrant homeland. Gutiérrez sheds light on the complexities of contemporary Cuban life, inviting audiences to see beyond the postcard-perfect facade.
My homeland is so beautiful on the outside....and so bitter on the inside. Nicolás Guillén (Cubas National Poet)
The short films are based on the book authored by Hebert Poll Gutiérrez. He collaborated with the Mexican production company, Imaginante S.L to create the short films.
Director: Hebert Poll Gutiérrez
Producers: Graciela Echague, Hebert Poll Gutiérrez, Imaginante S.L.")
