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Misadventures Of A Nisei Week Queen (2026)
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Misadventures Of A Nisei Week Queen (2026)

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
March 21, 2026
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
March 21, 2026
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
017 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
-
Official Site
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Director
Evan Kodani
Producer
Sharon Yamato
Screenwriter
Sharon Yamato
Starring
  • June Aochi Berk

What happens when a moment of youthful triumph becomes a complex, lifelong reflection? In this intimate documentary, the spotlight turns to June Aochi Berk, who in 1953 was crowned the Nisei Week Queen, a prestigious honor in Los Angeles's Japanese American community. Directed by Evan Kodani and written by Sharon Yamato, the film delves into Berk's personal archive and memories, exploring the weight of that crown beyond the parade floats and smiling photographs. The narrative traces her journey from that celebrated pinnacle through the subsequent decades, as the title of "Queen" intertwines with her evolving identity, cultural expectations, and the passage of time. With a reflective and poignant tone, "Misadventures of a Nisei Week Queen" presents a unique coming-of-age story that unfolds over a lifetime, examining how a single honor can shape, challenge, and ultimately reveal the woman behind the title.