Center for Asian American Media

Yuki Shimoda: Asian American Actor

Yuki Shimoda: Asian American Actor

Documentary | 1985 | 30 mins | VHS

Director

John Esaki

Producer

Visual Communications

Ethnicity

Japanese

Subjects

Art & Performance, History, Personal Stories

Yuki Shimoda’s 30-year acting career symbolizes the achievements and disappointments facing actors of color in the U.S. This film features his internment camp memories and his journey from Sacramento’s Japantown to his Broadway and Hollywood experiences. Some of his notable work includes television appearances on Mister Ed, The Andy Griffith Show, Kojak, Wonder Woman, CHIPS and MASH. Also included are interviews with Asian American actors Mako, Beulah Quo, Nobu McCarthy and Soon Teck Oh.

Awards
Honorable Mention, Big Muddy Film Festival

Pricing

College/Institution

Purchase
VHS: $99
Rental
VHS: $40

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If there is no discount pricing listed, please contact us.

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