Movies and TvShows featuring "japanese-american" theme.

Barney Miller is a sitcom that takes place in a New York City police station in the 1970s. It follows the lives and antics of a diverse group of detectives as they deal with various social issues and navigate the challenges of being police officers in a changing city.

Macho Man Randy Savage hosts this explosive WWE extravaganza...his first Coliseum assignment since his retirement!

Barbie and her friends navigate various challenges and exciting adventures in the Dreamhouse, while dealing with sibling relationships, school, fashion, and more.

Steve Rogers, a rejected military soldier, transforms into Captain America after taking a dose of a Super-Soldier serum. He must take down a warmonger and a terrorist organization. Along the way, Captain America confronts Nazis, discovers a powerful artifact called the Tesseract, and battles his own inner demons. Will Captain America be able to save the day and prove himself as a true hero?

The War is a documentary TV show that explores the causes, events, and consequences of World War II. It delves into the experiences of soldiers, prisoners of war, and civilians, highlighting the heroism, fear, and sacrifice that defined the war.

Bionic Six is a TV show about a family of superheroes who use their special powers and bionic enhancements to fight against evil in a futuristic world. Led by their father, Professor Amadeus Sharp, the family battles various villains and saves the day with their unique abilities.

A young couple, Patty and Drake, buy a Victorian house in Pacific Heights, San Francisco, with dreams of renovating it into their dream home. They rent out an apartment to a mysterious tenant, Carter Hayes, who turns out to be a con artist. Carter begins to manipulate and torment Patty and Drake, causing their lives to spiral out of control. As they try to get rid of Carter, they discover just how dangerous he can be.

John J. Macreedy, a disabled veteran, arrives in the small town of Black Rock to deliver a telegram. As he investigates the whereabouts of a Japanese-American farmer he discovers the townspeople are hiding a dark secret. Macreedy's arrival stirs up fear and tension among the residents, leading to a series of confrontations and a deadly climax.

Faces of America is a four-part Public Broadcasting Service Public television television series hosted by Professor Henry Louis Gates. The series originally aired February 10 – March 3, 2010 from 8–9 p.m. ET. In Australia, this program aired on SBS One each Sunday at 7:30pm from 9 -30 January 2011. It uses genealogical research and genetics to find the family history of 12 Americans: Elizabeth Alexander, Mario Batali, Stephen Colbert, Louise Erdrich, Malcolm Gladwell, Eva Longoria, Yo-Yo Ma, Mike Nichols, Queen Noor of Jordan, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Meryl Streep, and Kristi Yamaguchi. In the series finale, Gates explored the emerging use of full genome sequencing to understand personal ancestry and health, by learning what might be inferred from his whole genome sequence, and that of his father, through in-depth analysis by a personal genomics company and the Broad Institute. In 2012, PBS aired another miniseries entitled Finding Your Roots also examining questions of genealogy and genetics, and hosted by Gates.

Rhapsody in August is a comedy-drama movie set in post-World War II Japan. It follows a family as they gather in Nagasaki to mourn their grandfather's death. The story explores the relationships between different generations and the impact of war on their lives. The plot revolves around the grandmother-granddaughter relationship and the discovery of a long-lost relative. The movie also touches upon themes of forgiveness, survival, and family bonds.

When the Yakuza threatens to take over Little Tokyo, two detectives must put aside their differences and team up to take down the organized crime syndicate.

This film has nothing to do with Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story, but rather a naval base of the same name located in San Francisco Bay. Set amid WWII, TREASURE ISLAND follows two American code specialists that are hard at work trying to decipher Japanese messages and sending confusing messages back to deceive the enemy. The film explores sexual themes that were prevalent during the period, but not shown in the movies of that era. Frank, a bigamist, is married to two women and is pursuing a third wife. Samuel and his wife Penny are in a ménage à trois, which he participates in to cover up his homosexuality. As the pressures of the men’s lives begin to eat away at them, the dead body starts to torment Frank and Samuel's subconscious, interacting with the private stories of their lives.

The My Scene girls head to Jamaica after winning a band contest.

The American Wrestling Association teams up with various other regional promotions to deliver the third SuperClash, live from Chicago on December 13, 1988. In the Main Event, for the first time ever, AWA World Heavyweight Champion Jerry "The King" Lawler battles the WCCW World Heavyweight Champion Kerry Von Erich in a Championship Unification Match!

Idaten Jump follows the story of Sho Yamato, a young boy who discovers a hidden world of racing on mountain bikes. With the help of his friends, Sho embarks on thrilling adventures, competing against powerful opponents and uncovering the secrets of the idaten bikes. As he races through different terrains and overcomes various challenges, Sho learns valuable lessons about determination, teamwork, and the power of friendship.

Kids on the Slope follows the lives of a group of high school students in the 1960s who bond over their shared love for jazz music. As they navigate through love triangles, conflicts, and personal growth, their passion for music becomes a powerful force that brings them together and helps them find their true selves.

During World War II, a Japanese-American family is forced to go to an internment camp, where their love of music helps them find strength and resilience.

Inaho Jr. High's Boys Ping Pong Club has only 6 members, the club minimum. Takeda is your average nice guy. Kinoshita is good looking and popular with girls. Unfortunately, the rest are branded as losers. Tanabe is too foreign, while Tanaka is petite and perverse. Maena and Izawa are truly deviant, and their crazed antics have earned the team some powerful enemies. In spite of their differences, the team needs to work together to retain their practice room and club status.

Documentary following six Americans of Japanese ancestry who were held in U.S. internment camps during World War II.

Come See the Paradise is a drama, history, romance, and war film that takes place in New York City during the 1930s and 1940s. It tells the story of a Japanese immigrant and a Caucasian woman who fall in love and elope, facing racial prejudice, internment, and the challenges of their forbidden relationship amid the backdrop of the war.