A Japanese folk singer's 40-year revenge on the American Dream—one subway platform at a time.
A documentary film by Peter I. Chang which traces the life of the Japanese musician Hisao Shinagawa through his early years as a folk singer in Tokyo to his current occupation as a street performer in Los Angeles.
Direction
Chang finds epic scope in one man's tiny corner.
Sound
Shinagawa's weathered voice—Japan's Dylan, broke in LA.
Director
Peter I. Chang
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
US
