An American Story: Norman Mineta and His LEgacy (at the Boston Asian American Film Festival)

Join a screening of this documentary, featuring Norman Mineta, at the Boston Asian American Film Festival. After being incarcerated as a child because of his Japanese ancestry, Norman Mineta became a mayor, a 10-term Member of Congress, and served in two presidential cabinets under a Democrat and Republican president. In this era of divisiveness, partisan politics, xenophobia, and anti-immigrant sentiment, Secretary Mineta’s story is a reminder of the importance of advocating for the under-represented and bringing their voices to the table, which includes ethnic minorities, people of various sexual orientations or people with disabilities.  In a poignant interview, Mineta explains that the American flag pin he always wear on his lapel is a silent way of informing strangers that despite the color of his skin, he is an American.

(Directed by Dianne Fukami. 60 minutes in length.)

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