On The Town With Tanya chats with Documentarian, Producer, Akino Ota and her husband, (Translating), "Kineok Beats" (Yusei Ota), and retired for US Marine, "Bird" about her newest documentary.
"A troubled biracial Okinowan girl finds her former US Marine dad after 38 years....."
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Host Tanya Cooper
The history of Amerasians in Okinawa and Japan -The issue of US military bases on Okinawa-Current day issues of identity by Amerasians in Okinawa and issues surrounding mental health.
The disparity in racial discrimination against White Amerasians and Black Amerasians with African American lineage
The history of Okinawa as an indigenous people colonized by mainland Japanese and the US military after WWII
Children growing up fatherless and/or meeting your father for the first time.
Facing taboos within family relationships.
Asian society’s prejudices towards racial minorities.
*This show is dedicated to all those searching for a parent or sibling* May you find peace, closure and move into your greatness!
