Matsumi Kanemitsu: A Japanese American Artist (film)
Short profile of artist Matsumi "Mike" Kanemitsu that includes his own thoughts about his techniques and goals as an artist. Narrator Amy Hill provides a brief outline of his life and work accompanied by many photographs and the music of Miles Davis. His World War II experience as a Kibei in the U.S. Army is largely passed over to focus on his postwar art career.
Might also like Ruth Asawa: Of Forms and Growth (1978); Shinkichi Tajiri: A Friendship Knot for Bruyeres (1995); Toshiko Takaezu: Portrait an Artist (1993)
Media Details
| Release Date | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 10 minutes |
| Director | Gajin Fujita |
| Producer | Nancy Uyemura |
| Writer | Riva Weinstein |
| Narrator | Amy Hill |
| Starring | Matsumi Kanemitsu |
| Music | Miles Davis |
| Editing | Gajin Fujita |