Jenny

Year Published: 1977

Creator: Ginny Hashii Productions Carousel Films

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: This film offers a profile of a Japanese-American family who teach their daughter the traditions and arts of their ancestors, which they have incorporated into their American lifestyle. The family is Vic and Joyce Hiraga, daughters Jenny and Julie, and Joyce's mother Mary Fujiwara. Origami, flower arranging, and cooking are discussed. There is also a brief discussion of Japanese-American internment war camps. The film emphasizes relationship between grandmother and granddaughter.