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201840 minGdocumentary

Letter from Tokyo

201840 minGdocumentary

Filmed over three months in the summer of 2018, the documentary examines grassroots arts initiatives and queer politics in Tokyo ahead of the 2020 Olympics.

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Morgan Quaintance

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Filmed over three months in the summer of 2018, the documentary examines grassroots arts initiatives and queer politics in Tokyo ahead of the 2020 Olympics.

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Morgan Quaintance

Morgan Quaintancedirector

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In the summer of 2018, Tokyo became a backdrop for grassroots arts initiatives and queer politics. Filmed over three months, the documentary captures the city's vibrant culture as it prepared for the 2020 Olympics. Director Morgan Quaintance documents public space usage and activist movements, including those opposing nuclear power and advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. The film paints a picture of a city at a cultural crossroads.

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