From Brazil to Japan

From Brazil to Japan is a documentary directed by Aaron Litvin and Anna Paula Litvin which was presented in Brazil On Screen at Mass Art last year, but since it reflected an important factor of immigration it’s worth being mentioned. The documentary deals with how Japanese descendants go back to their ancestor’s land in the pursuit of a better future, but despite their bloodline and resemblance to the Japanese they find themselves at odds in a foreign country. Throughout the documentary the six Brazilian families discuss openly in front of the cameras the culture shock they go through and from which a lot never recover since they identify themselves more as Brazilians than as Japanese. Some of the subjects remain in Japan and others head back to their loving land which makes them make comparisons between the two lands depending on their experiences as one being more open, or more restrictive. Unfortunately, the documentary’s trailer is not available online, but I’ve posted a documentary that deals with the same subject. Nevertheless, if this has increase your interest for Brazilian film Brazil On Screen, film festival will be holding its third annual June 11, 2010 at 6:00pm in the CO-OP High School New Haven, CT for the moderate price of $2 for admission. Check the website for more details http://www.brazilonscreen.com