Misadventures of a Nisei Week Queen
Embark on a story of survival with JANM’s film screening of The Misadventures of a Nisei Week Queen. Told with poise, humor, and strength, this documentary chronicles the Forrest Gump life of spirited 92-year-old June Aochi Berk. Growing up in prewar Little Tokyo, she goes from surviving in a horse stall at the Santa Anita temporary detention center and in a barrack at the Rohwer concentration camp during World War II to being crowned Nisei Week Queen in Los Angeles.
2026 · Documentary
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Embark on a story of survival with JANM’s film screening of The Misadventures of a Nisei Week Queen. Told with poise, humor, and strength, this documentary chronicles the Forrest Gump life of spirited 92-year-old June Aochi Berk. Growing up in prewar Little Tokyo, she goes from surviving in a horse stall at the Santa Anita temporary detention center and in a barrack at the Rohwer concentration camp during World War II to being crowned Nisei Week Queen in Los Angeles.
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Misadventures of a Nisei Week Queen (2026) is a movie on MEDIACAST.
Genre: Documentary. Year: 2026.
Director: Evan Kodani.
Starring: June Aochi Berk, Evan Kodani.
Plot: Embark on a story of survival with JANM’s film screening of The Misadventures of a Nisei Week Queen. Told with poise, humor, and strength, this documentary chronicles the Forrest Gump life of spirited 92-year-old June Aochi Berk. Growing up in prewar Little Tokyo, she goes from surviving in a horse stall at the Santa Anita temporary detention center and in a barrack at the Rohwer concentration camp during World War II to being crowned Nisei Week Queen in Los Angeles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What year was Misadventures of a Nisei Week Queen released?
Misadventures of a Nisei Week Queen was released in 2026.
Who starred in Misadventures of a Nisei Week Queen?
Misadventures of a Nisei Week Queen stars June Aochi Berk, Evan Kodani.
Where can I watch Misadventures of a Nisei Week Queen?
Available in the MEDIACAST catalog on the web and official apps after you sign in.