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Warning Shot

Directed by Tina Takemoto2016USA10 mins

One death. Three versions of the crime. James H. Wakasa, a 63-year-old Japanese American bachelor, was shot to death by military police at Topaz internment camp during World War II. Was it justifiable homicide, an accidental fatality, or second-degree murder? This queer experimental film essay uses the Rashomon effect to juxtapose three conflicting accounts regarding the circumstances and cause of his death.

'Warning Shot' is screening in:

Portraits of Resistance

These five short documentaries paint brilliant portraits of resistance and bravery in the face of insurmountable challenges.

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Director
Tina Takemoto
Year
2016
Country
USA
Running Time
10 mins
Language
English
Section
Documentary, Short

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