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Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures
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Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures (2020)

6.7
TV_Y

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

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Idaten Jump
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Idaten Jump (2006)

8.3
TV_PG

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.

The Ping Pong Club
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The Ping Pong Club (1995)

7.5

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.

Mr. T and Tina
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Mr. T and Tina (1976)

4.5

Mr. T and Tina is an American sitcom that aired for five episodes on ABC in the fall of 1976. Starring Pat Morita, the series is a spin-off of the then-hit series Welcome Back, Kotter. The show is the first American sitcom centered on a person of Asian descent.

Pacific Heights
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Pacific Heights(1990)

6.4
tomato52%
R
102Minutes

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.

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Faces of America
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Faces of America (2010)

8.2
TV_PG

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.

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Snow Falling on Cedars
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Snow Falling on Cedars(1999)

6.7
tomato39%
PG_13
127Minutes

Snow Falling on Cedars is a drama mystery movie set in the 1950s on a fictional island in Washington state. It follows the trial of a Japanese-American man accused of murder, which uncovers deep-seated racial prejudice and a forbidden romance. Amidst a snowstorm, a journalist, the defendant's wife, and a journalist's friend team up to uncover the truth behind the crime. The movie explores themes of injustice, understanding, and the impact of World War II on Japanese-Americans.

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Rhapsody in August
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Rhapsody in August(1991)

7.2
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PG
98Minutes
December 7th
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December 7th(1943)

6.1
32Minutes

December 7th is a documentary film that provides a detailed account of the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7, 1941. It showcases the events leading up to the attack, the aerial assault on the naval base in Hawaii, the damage caused, and the efforts of the US Navy to salvage and repair the ships. The film also explores the impact of the attack on the people of Hawaii and the subsequent involvement of the United States in World War II.

Come See the Paradise
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Come See the Paradise(1990)

6.7
tomato64%
R
133Minutes
Only The Brave
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Only The Brave(2006)

5.3
R
99Minutes

japanese american

Discover a wide range of movies and TV series that showcase the dynamic and captivating "Japanese American" theme. From heartwarming tales of cultural identity to dramatic narratives set against historical backdrops, explore the rich tapestry of this genre. Delve into stories that explore the challenges, triumphs, and unique perspectives of the Japanese American community, offering insights into their experiences, traditions, and cultural nuances. Experience powerful storytelling, emotional journeys, and exceptional performances that celebrate the diversity and resilience of this vibrant community.

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