...I Told You So
Jan 01, 1974 · 18m
Director
Alan KondoOverview
This black-and-white documentary weaves scenes of Japanese American poet and professor Lawson Inada’s life with his writing. Titled after one of his poems, I TOLD YOU SO follows Inada to Fresno, California for a childhood reunion. Shots of his multicultural childhood neighborhood show downtown graffiti, bars, and the Nisei Barber Shop. Inada runs into his aunt, one of the subjects of his poems where she asks, “All this identity thing. What is it you’re looking for?” Inada’s answer is in his poem, “Nightsongs in Asian America” that addresses the active residence to World War II incarceration and his relationship with his son.
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What is ...I Told You So about?
This black-and-white documentary weaves scenes of Japanese American poet and professor Lawson Inada’s life with his writing. Titled after one of his poems, I TOLD YOU SO follows Inada to Fresno, California for a childhood reunion. Shots of his multicultural childhood neighborhood show downtown graffiti, bars, and the Nisei Barber Shop. Inada runs into his aunt, one of the subjects of his poems…
When was ...I Told You So released?
...I Told You So was released on January 1, 1974.
How long is ...I Told You So?
...I Told You So runs 18 minutes.
Who directed ...I Told You So?
...I Told You So was directed by Alan Kondo.
Who is in the cast of ...I Told You So?
The cast of ...I Told You So includes Lawson Fusao Inada (Himself).