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\n Documentary film that profiles Masaji \"Mas\" Inoshita, a Nisei who was forcibly removed and incarcerated with his family at the\n \n Gila River\n \n , Arizona, camp during World War II and who subsequently served with the\n \n 442nd Regimental Combat Team\n \n .\n \n Lessons in Loyalty\n \n is built around interviews with Inoshita and also includes scenes of him visiting the Gila River site and speaking to a class about his experiences. Karen Leong, a professor at Arizona State University, provides the historical context. The film was produced by Ray Gonzales for the City of Chandler, Arizona in 2007.\n

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\n Niiya, Brian\n
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