Mitsuye and Nellie: Asian American Poets (1981)
This absorbing documentary examines the lives of Asian Americans through the inspirational poetry of Mitsuye Yamada and Nellie Wong. Interviews, rare archival footage, intimate family scenes, and a lively dialogue between these fascinating women underscore the different histories of Chinese and Japanese Americans, as well as their shared experiences of biculturalism and generational difference.
Directors: Irving Saraf, Allie Light.
| Directing | Irving Saraf | Director |
| Directing | Allie Light | Director |
