On the Line
Originally released in 2018. On the Line is a feature film. directed by TT Takemoto. At just 6 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
"On the Line" is inspired by Isa Shimoda, a butch gender nonconforming immigrant who served meals to Japanese American tuna cannery workers in her restaurant on the docks of San Diego in the 1930s. She was known for her masculine attire as well as her skills at naginata, a sword-based martial art practiced by Japanese women. Her restaurant was a refuge for the women who endured gruesome hours cleaning fish and lived in meager housing shelters known as "fish camp." Shimoda has two sets of wartime records from the incarceration camps—one identifying her as female, the other as male.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is On the Line about?
"On the Line" is inspired by Isa Shimoda, a butch gender nonconforming immigrant who served meals to Japanese American tuna cannery workers in her restaurant on the docks of San Diego in the 1930s....
Who directed On the Line?
On the Line was directed by TT Takemoto.
How long is On the Line?
On the Line has a runtime of 0 hours and 6 minutes (6 minutes total).
When was On the Line released?
On the Line was released on October 21, 2018 in theaters.