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201925 minPGdocumentary

Hayashi Studio

201925 minPGdocumentary

Senjiro Hayashi, a Japanese photographer, documents the overlooked history of British Columbia in this 2019 film.

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Senjiro Hayashi, a Japanese photographer, documents the overlooked history of British Columbia in this 2019 film.

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Hayley Graydirector

Hayley Graywriter

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Who is missing in our history? Hayashi Studio investigates the hidden history of BC, as documented by a Japanese photographer, Senjiro Hayashi.

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