Nobuko Miyamoto: A Song in Movement will have its Chicago premiere at the Chicago Asian American Showcase on May 19, 2024. Director Quyên Nguyen-Le and subject Nobuko Miyamoto will join in dialogue at the screening.

Experience this new sweeping documentary from JANM’s Frank H. Watase Media Arts Center and PBS SoCal that follows the life of visionary artist-activist Nobuko Miyamoto and her work that changed Asian America forever.

Featuring rare archival footage, Nobuko Miyamoto: A Song in Movement tells the story of a changing community through one of its most beloved storytellers as she reflects on decades of groundbreaking cultural work and a life that has bridged coasts, industries, families, and history. 

A co-production with PBS SoCal, the documentary will debut as part of PBS SoCal’s ARTBOUND series later this fall.

Still of Nobuko Miyamoto from Nobuko Miyamoto: A Song in Movement.
Courtesy of JANM’s Frank H. Watase Media Arts Center and PBS SoCal.