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Tsunagu

Canadians of Japanese descent have a traumatic shared experience of uprooting and dislocation during World War II. Many families have not shared these experiences with their children and grandchildren. Tsunagu, which means “to connect”, explores the generational impact of losing this history.

Lucy Komori

Lucy Komori is a third-generation Canadian of Japanese descent who has been involved in a variety of community-based initiatives in arts and activism in the Japanese-Canadian community. She is deeply interested in exploring shared personal, family, and community histories and their impact on current generations.

Presented as Part Of Facing Intergenerational Fears – WestCoast Shorts Documentary

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Beyond the Salish

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Credits
Lucy Komori
Dona Nabata, Jean “Sachiko” Okamura, Jane Komori, Rachel Komori, Derek Iwanaka
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This year, VAFF FESTIVAL, screening programs in person and virtual will be organized into various series in order to better highlight the diverse content in our festival. These Series include Spotlight Series, Documentary Features Series, Narrative Features Series, Westcoast Shorts Series, Canadian Shorts Series, International Short Series, Animation Series, VAFF Industry Insight Series and Special Events.

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Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas

88 W Pender St 3rd floor, Vancouver, BC V6B 6N9

Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas

88 W Pender St 3rd floor, Vancouver, BC V6B 6N9