Kentucky
Japanese film crew helping to preserve history of Eastern Kentucky
WHITESBURG, Ky. (WYMT) – The Kasezawas are discovering residence right here within the mountains.
Akiko and Atsushi, together with their son, are from Tokyo, however have been residing in Whitesburg for seven months.
They’re producing a documentary on Appalshop, as part of a Japanese authorities arts program.
“He was on the lookout for a spot to go for the abroad program that the Japanese authorities does, and one in all his mates beneficial him about Appalshop, and we acquired actually excited once we realized in regards to the historical past,” mentioned Akiko.
They’ll be right here till March, however they plan to come back again for longer, if their work permits.
Atsushi and Akiko hope their movie shall be picked up by a nationwide broadcaster in Japan, however have already spoken with PBS in America.
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