Aoki

A thoughtful, history-rich portrait that asks you to sit with complicated questions of identity and activism.

Directed by

Ben Wang, Mike Cheng

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Richard Aoki

Overview

A film documenting the life of Richard Aoki, a Japanese-American activist and founding member of the Black Panther Party.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Race, identity, politics, justice

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

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