Oahu filmmaker's Stacey Hayashi's lifelong dream to tell the story of the 442nd, the WWII Regimental Combat Team made up of Nisei Japanese-American soldiers, began with a comic book. In 2012, Hayashi and illustrate Damon Wong published Journey of Heroes. Hayashi's initial achievement led to a far more ambitious plan, in which her 45-page graphic novel became a full length … [Read more...] about ‘Go For Broke’ on Maui: We talk story with Stacey Hayashi
Go For Broke
GO FOR BROKE New Movie Review
The ever-growing definition of a "comic book movie" expands in a deeply meaningful way with the creation of Go For Broke. Directed by Alexander Bocchieri (a helmer of short films, making his feature length debut) and written/produced by Stacey Hayashi, this made-in-Hawai‘i, World War II drama depicts the lives of young Japanese-American men living in Hawai‘i during the attack … [Read more...] about GO FOR BROKE New Movie Review
Screening of ‘Go For Broke: An Origins Story’ at the Iao Theater
You can see a special screening of Go For Broke: An Origins Story at the Iao Theater on Thursday, May 3. Presented by the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center, Go For Broke was written by Waipahu writer Stacey Hayashi (and is based on her 2012 manga Journey of Heroes). The film tells the story of the formation of the 442nd Infantry Regiment Combat Team, one of the most decorated … [Read more...] about Screening of ‘Go For Broke: An Origins Story’ at the Iao Theater
‘Kuleana’ filmmaker Brian Kohne talks about his film’s Maui Film Festival premiere
When I met up with filmmaker Brian Kohne for lunch in the conference room of Tasty Crust in Wailuku, he admitted it was his first time ever being in that room. "Kathy Collins and I come here for lunch to talk story, but I've never been in here," he said. It filled me with pride to show him one of the few spots on Maui he's never encountered. Since Kohne specializes in capturing … [Read more...] about ‘Kuleana’ filmmaker Brian Kohne talks about his film’s Maui Film Festival premiere
Nisei Veterans Memorial Center announces annual Maui Hero Awards
The Nisei Veterans Memorial Center (NVMC) is launching its annual Hero Awards to honor individuals who reflect the values of the Nisei. The inaugural Courage and Leadership Hero Award–with a trophy and $1,000 check–will be presented at the NVMC annual dinner on Nov. 4 at the King Kamehameha Golf Club. “The Nisei Veterans hold a special place in our community’s heart,” said … [Read more...] about Nisei Veterans Memorial Center announces annual Maui Hero Awards