From a Silk Cocoon at the New York Independent Film and Video Festival

From a Silk Cocoon unspools at the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival on Nov. 13, 2005.

From a Silk Cocoon unspools at the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005 at @ 2:45pm. The documentary is a true story based on the actual letters exchanged between a young Japanese American couple, Itaru and Shizuko Ina, while imprisoned in two separate American prison camps during World War II. Labeled as disloyal and deemed enemy aliens dangerous to the public peace and safety of the United States, they struggle to prove their innocence and fight deportation. With the discovery of their censored letters, diaries, and haiku poetry, their story tells of the frightening and tragic outcome resulting from wartime hysteria and racial profiling. A story of love and survival, Shizuko and Itaru renounce their American citizenship in protest and then must face the reality of raising their children in war-torn Japan.

Lawson Inada narrates, Lane Nishikawa and Megumi provide the voices of the young couple, and Masayuki Koga performs the original shakuhachi (bamboo flute) woven within Fred Meggs' musical score. Produced by the Emmy-nominated Hesono O Production team of Satsuki Ina (Executive Director/Co-Director), Stephen Holsapple (Co-Director/Editor), Emery Clay III (Director of Photography/Co-Director), and Kim Ina (Associate Producer/Outreach Coordinator). Visit our Web site at www.fromasilkcocoon.com or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details.

Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005
TIME: 2:45pm
Admission includes the screening of AMUMA, Hands for nobody, at 2pm. From a Silk Cocoon will screen immediately afterwards. For a complete schedule listing, visit www.nyfilmvideo.com.

Village East Cinemas
181 2nd Ave
New York

Discussion and Q & A with filmmakers
Sharaku Japanese Restaurant, 14 Stuyvesant St. (near 9th St. and 3rd Ave.) immediately following the screening (4pm). Light appetizers and tea will be served.

ADMISSION/TICKETS: $11, by calling (866) 468-7619, or online at www.nyfilmvideo.com
$3 ticket surcharge