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The birth of a novel through a conversation with her nephew
Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston December 27, 2005
I must’ve been 38 and my nephew came over to visit me and he had …
Documenting family history for future generations
Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston December 27, 2005
Since it’s so difficult to talk about it (camp experiences), I’ll write something for just …
Getting the book published
Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston December 27, 2005
When Jim and I wrote this book and we got the book out…and it was …
Farewell to Manzanar not a bestseller, but is steady
Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston December 27, 2005
I don’t think that the publishers thought for a minute it (Farewell to Manzanar) would …
Being involved in every aspect of the film
Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston December 27, 2005
John is an incredible director, filmmaker, as well as an incredible man. He’s really sensitive. …
Controversy over the film
Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston December 27, 2005
Yes, there was a controversy. It was Frank Chin because at that time, you know, …
Trick in developing the film
Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston December 27, 2005
What they did was they didn’t know anything about the internment experience. I mean they …
Unexpected positive reviews and an Emmy nomination
Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston December 27, 2005
It (The film of Farewell to Manzanar) was a very, very good response and we …
Not a "camp story" but a human story
Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston December 27, 2005
Oh you don’t say “the camp story” because it’s (Farewell to Manzanar) not the camp …
Featured in a movie: "Japanese War Bride" (Japanese)
Sosei Matsumoto December 19, 2005
(Japanese) While I was teaching the Way of Tea in the 1950's, during the time …
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