Martin Wong visits Manzanar, a site of Japanese American internment during World War II. Accompanied by Eric Nakamura, Wong reflects on the history of civil liberties and the act of skateboarding. The five-minute film connects personal memory with the legacy of internment, using skateboarding as a form of expression against the backdrop of a significant historical location.

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See Eric Nakamura's unique perspective on history.
Find out how skateboarding relates to civil liberties.
Meet Martin Wong and his reflections on Manzanar.

Did You Know

The film is inspired by Martin Wong's essay from a trip to Manzanar.
Eric Nakamura, publisher of 'Giant Robot', features prominently in the film.
Skate Manzanar was released in 2001 and has a runtime of 5 minutes.

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Skateboarding enthusiastsJapanese American historyCivil liberties advocates

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Skate Manzanar has a duration of 5 minutes.

Who inspired the documentary Skate Manzanar?

The documentary is inspired by Martin Wong's essay 'Return to Manzanar'.

What themes are explored in Skate Manzanar?

Themes in Skate Manzanar include skateboarding, civil liberties, and memory.

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