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NISEI

Stripped of their citizenship and placed in internment camps, Minoru and John Miyasaki volunteer for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, an all Japanese-American regiment and the most medaled unit in the history of US military.

Began festival release in April 2023

Founded in 2016, Roann Films was launched as a platform to develop and produce a diverse portfolio of films with an emphasis on compelling stories driven by unforgettable characters. Led by partners Nick Martinez, Darren Rae, and Jessica Olthof, Roann Films has grown to include short films and branded content for companies such as Grubhub, Guess, and Airbnb. Roann Films is based out of Los Angeles and San Francisco and works on all stages of the filmmaking process.

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