Robert A. Nakamura

Robert Akira Nakamura (July 5, 1936 – June 11, 2025) was an American filmmaker and teacher, sometimes referred to as "the Godfather of Asian American media". In 1970, he cofounded Visual Communications (VC), the oldest community-based Asian Pacific American media arts organization in the United States. Description above from the Wikipedia article Robert A. Nakamura, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Robert A. Nakamura is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 16 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Third Act (2025), Harsh Canvas: The Art & Life of Henry Sugimoto (2001), Pilgrimage (2007), Manzanar (1972), Cruisin' J-Town (1975), Hito Hata: Raise the Banner (1980), Wataridori: Birds of Passage (1976), Words, Weavings, and Songs (2002). The recorded credits span 1972 to 2025, including 16 movies and 0 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.