Old Man River
Mar 03, 1999 · 1h 14m
Director
Beth SchachterOverview
Documentary film version of the stage show in which actress Cynthia Gates Fujikawa explores the story of her father, actor Jerry Fujikawa, who had a long career in films and television, most often as a stereotyped Asian. The daughter, in the course of searching out her late father's history, discovers many things that she had not known, among them that her father had spent time in Manzanar, the internment camp for Japanese-Americans during World War II, that he had had a family prior to hers, and that somewhere out there was a sister she had never known existed.
Cast of Old Man River
Crew of Old Man River
Beth SchachterDirector- Cynthia Gates FujikawaWriter, Producer
- Allan HolzmanProducer, Editor, Director of Photography
- Lisa JoeAssociate Producer
- Seemah WilderAssociate Producer
- Bekah WrightAssociate Producer
- Susan JustinMusic
- Matthew MaraffiProduction Designer
- Selina JayneMakeup Artist
- David Van TieghemSound Designer
About Old Man River
What is Old Man River about?
Documentary film version of the stage show in which actress Cynthia Gates Fujikawa explores the story of her father, actor Jerry Fujikawa, who had a long career in films and television, most often as a stereotyped Asian. The daughter, in the course of searching out her late father's history, discovers many things that she had not known, among them that her father had spent time in Manzanar, the…
When was Old Man River released?
Old Man River was released on March 3, 1999.
How long is Old Man River?
Old Man River runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).
Who directed Old Man River?
Old Man River was directed by Beth Schachter.
Who is in the cast of Old Man River?
The cast of Old Man River includes Jerry Fujikawa (Himself) and Cynthia Gates Fujikawa (Herself).