As a story editor Megan works closely with the team at JAMP to share stories of family connection and healing among folks of Japanese American Decent.
Hatanaka Family
About: The Hatanaka story focuses on Yoshisuke Hatanaka who came to the United States from Japan in the early 1900s. He did everything an immigrant is supposed to do when they come here: he learned English, converted to Christianity, had a family, and became an upstanding member of the community. None of that mattered on the evening of December 7, 1941 when he was arrested by the FBI and separated from his family for years.
Role: Editor
Run Time: 11 minutes
Release Date: May 2022
Teiko and Spencer
About: Teiko Saito was incarcerated with her parents and brother at the Minidoka site. Teiko’s nephew Spencer accompanied her to the 2017 Minidoka Pilgrimage. This was Spencer’s first time visiting the Minidoka site and his first pilgrimage.
Role: Editor
Run Time: 9 minutes
Release Date: October 2020
