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Having smuggled a lens and film holder into one of America’s concentration camps during World War II, Toyo Miyatake was among the first to photograph this national disgrace. Yet it was his little-known artistic pursuits before the war that honed his discerning eye. “Toyo Miyatake: Infinite Shades of Gray” is a penetrating portrait of this photographer’s quest to capture the beauty and dignity of everyday life.
Directed by Robert Nakamura
Produced by Karen Ishizuka
2001
A production of the Frank H. Watase Media Arts Center
DVD available at the JANM Store: janmstore.com/products/toyo-miyatake-infinite-shades-of-gray-moving-memories-dvd
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Japanese American National Museum
100 N. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
janm.org
Having smuggled a lens and film holder into one of America’s concentration camps during World War II, Toyo Miyatake was among the first to photograph this national disgrace. Yet it was his little-known artistic pursuits before the war that honed his discerning eye. “Toyo Miyatake: Infinite Shades of Gray” is a penetrating portrait of this photographer’s quest to capture the beauty and dignity of everyday life.
Directed by Robert Nakamura
Produced by Karen Ishizuka
2001
A production of the Frank H. Watase Media Arts Center
DVD available at the JANM Store: janmstore.com/products/toyo-miyatake-infinite-shades-of-gray-moving-memories-dvd
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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
