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E39 • The Burden and Privilege of Legacy • TAD NAKAMURA, dir. of ‘Third Act’ at the Sundance Film Festival
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Tad Nakamura, the director of Sundance-bound "Third Act," reflects on his latest documentary, which centers on his father Robert Nakamura, a distinguished filmmaker frequently recognized as a trailblazer in Asian American media. Tad drew inspiration from his father’s 1974 short doc “Wataridori: Birds of Passage”.
Tad shares the unique experience of growing up in a filmmaking family, the pressures of legacy, and the profound emotional connections that arise from documenting family stories. The conversation also touches on the transformative power of cinema as a means of exploring time and relationships.
Also explored are the challenges of living in the moment, the role of art in coping with life's difficulties, the importance of community and legacy in the creative process, and the significance of elders in providing wisdom and guidance.
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1. E39 • The Burden and Privilege of Legacy • TAD NAKAMURA, dir. of ‘Third Act’ at the Sundance Film Festival (00:00:00)
2. Past Present Feature, Hosted by Marcus Mizelle (00:00:01)
3. Introducing Tad Nakamura, dir. of "Third Act" at the Sundance Film Festival (00:00:24)
4. First Time at Sundance Was Father's Last Film (00:01:53)
5. Growing Up in a Filmmaking Family (00:03:38)
6. Finding Your Own Path (00:06:20)
7. Navigating the Shadow of Legacy (00:08:40)
8. The Emotional Depth of Documentary Filmmaking (00:12:50)
9. Capturing Family Stories and Mortality (00:14:23)
10. Time Travel Through Cinema + Inspiration: “Wataridori: Birds of Passage” dir. by Robert Nakamura (00:22:35)
11. Living in the Moment: The Struggles of Time Awareness (00:25:10)
12. Art as a Coping Mechanism: Processing Life Through Creativity (00:27:36)
13. The Editing Journey: Collaborating for Fresh Perspectives (00:29:20)
14. Navigating Doubts: The Emotional Rollercoaster of Filmmaking (00:30:35)
15. The Impact of Loss: Reflections on Mortality and Legacy (00:32:29)
16. The Wisdom of Elders: Valuing Experience in Filmmaking (00:35:31)
17. The Role of Community: Building Support in the Creative Process (00:38:56)
18. PBS and Independent Filmmaking: A Home for Authentic Stories (00:40:37)
19. Sundance Tip: The Slopes Are Empty (00:42:27)
20. Advice to Younger Filmmaking Self: Build A Community (00:43:59)
21. Will Your Children Make Films? (00:46:15)
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