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Manzanar, Diverted: When water becomes dust

At the foot of the majestic snow-capped Sierras, Manzanar, the WWII concentration camp, becomes the confluence for memories of Payahuunadü, the now-parched “land of flowing water.” Intergenerational women from Native American, Japanese American and rancher communities form an unexpected alliance to defend their land and water from Los Angeles. A co-production of the Center for Asian American Media and Vision Maker Media. A co-presentation with the Center for Asian American Media.

English
  • Originally Aired July 18, 2022
  • Runtime 90 minutes
  • Network PBS
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  • Created December 29, 2021 by
    mikewoodside
  • Modified June 15, 2022 by
    mikewoodside