Days of Waiting: The Life & Art of Estelle Ishigo 1991
What is Days of Waiting: The Life & Art of Estelle Ishigo?
Days of Waiting: The Life & Art of Estelle Ishigo is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Documentary.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1991
- Release date
- Feb 1, 1991
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.9/10
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Days of Waiting: The Life & Art of Estelle Ishigo is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Documentary.
Should you watch it?
“A brief documentary follows Estelle Ishigo’s courageous choice to share her husband’s WWII internment.”
- Provides a personal glimpse into WWII Japanese-American internment
- Based on Estelle Ishigo’s own papers and novel
- Short 28‑minute runtime makes it accessible
- Limited length restricts depth
- May lack broader context of the internment experience
Watch it if you appreciate concise documentaries that spotlight individual experiences of wartime injustice.
The film’s solemn historical tone makes it suitable for mature audiences interested in serious history.
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What is the subject of "Days of Waiting: The Life & Art of Estelle Ishigo"?
It chronicles the life of Estelle Ishigo, a Caucasian woman interned with Japanese Americans during World War II.
When was the documentary released?
It was released in the United States on August 15, 1990, and is listed as a 1991 film.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 28 minutes.
What source material does the documentary draw from?
It is based on Estelle Ishigo’s personal papers and her novel "Lone Heart Mountain".
What genre does the film belong to?
It is a documentary.
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