CLOSING NIGHT WITH NOBUKO MIYAMOTO

JUNE 9, 2024 | 3:30PM-5PM | DOUBLETREE BY HILTON | TICKETED EVENT

NOBUKO MIYAMOTO (June 9, 2024)

DOCUMENTARY | ENGLISH | 52 MINS

Witness the power of art in motion. Experience a special screening of NOBUKO MIYAMOTO: A SONG IN MOVEMENT at HAAPIFEST Closing Night; a sweeping documentary that follows the life of visionary artist-activist Nobuko Miyamoto and her work that changed Asian America forever.

Synopsis:
After decades of groundbreaking cultural work that unites communities and sets the bar for Asian American storytelling, Miyamoto reflects on a life that has bridged coasts, industries, families, and history. Featuring rare archival footage, NOBUKO MIYAMOTO: A SONG IN MOVEMENT is a story of a changing community told through the singular life of one of its most beloved storytellers.

  • Date: June 9, 2024

  • Time: 3:30PM - 5PM

  • Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, 10609 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX 77042

✨ Join us for an inspiring journey through the life of an icon. ✨

MEET & GREET

WITH THE CO-DIRECTORS

Don't miss the special event featuring:

  • Q&A with Emmy-award winning filmmaker Tadashi Nakamura & Daytime Emmy nominated filmmaker Quyen Nguyen-Le

Tadashi Nakamura
Co-director

Quyen Nguyen-Le
Co-director

Nobuko Miyamoto
Artist & Activist

  • A special live performance by Nobuko Miyamoto, an icon of Asian American music and activism.

  • Nobuko Miyamoto

    Songwriter, dance and theater artist, and the founder of Great Leap.

    Nobuko JoAnne Miyamoto (born November 14, 1939)is a Japanese American folk singer, songwriter, author, and activist in the Asian American Movement. She was a member of the band Yellow Pearl along with Chris Kando Iijima and Charlie Chin. They are known for co-creating the 1973 folk album A Grain of Sand: Music for the Struggle by Asians in America. This album is considered the first Asian-American album in history. She was a member of the band Warriors of the Rainbow during the late 1970s.

    In 2021, Miyamoto released an album titled 120,000 Stories, named after the approximate number of Japanese Americans, Miyamoto included, who were incarcerated by the U.S. government during World War II. She uses her music as a platform for her activism concerning issues stemming from climate change and of concern from the Asian American and the Black Lives Matter movements.

  • DoubleTree by Hilton

    DoubleTree by Hilton, 10609 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX 77042

    The Doubletree by Hilton Houston Westchase has all the amenities you need for a restful and productive stay. Whether traveling for business or leisure, we will welcome you with a signature chocolate chip cookie and a warm smile.

    Conveniently located in Westchase District, near the Energy Corridor, Galleria, Memorial City, City Centre, Chinatown, and International, providing easy access to top corporate offices, shopping centers, and popular attractions in the area.

    On-site Lattice and Spirits, a gorgeous restaurant showcasing Texas regional inspired cuisines. The restaurant and bar offer over 300 spirits, signature craft cocktails, local beers on draft and regional wines.