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2020 EMMY WINNER - Arts Programming - Los Angeles Area Emmys
From the iconic typeface of “The Godfather” book cover to Herman Miller’s Noguchi table, the influence of Japanese American artists and designers in postwar American art and design is unparalleled. While this second generation of Japanese American artists have been celebrated in various publications and exhibitions with their iconic work, less-discussed is how the World War II incarceration — a period of intense discrimination and hardship — has also had a powerful effect on the lives of artists such as Ruth Asawa, George Nakashima, Isamu Noguchi, S. Neil Fujita and Gyo Obata.
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“When conditions are sufficient, we manifest.”
The Crumbles is an indie rock slice-of-life tragicomedy about Darla and Elisa, two young women struggling to catapult their talented but directionless garage band to stardom.
"...elegant and affectionate..."
Los Angeles Times
"Akira Boch's first feature has the breezy appeal of an early sound comedy, the inconsequential story providing an opportunity for lively, affectionate characterization."
Chicago Reader
“...the first-time feature filmmaker has a real feel for the drifting, up-for-anything quality of Cali 20-somethings...”
San Francisco Bay Guardian
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Akira Boch grew up in San Juan Bautista, California, right next door to the renowned Chicano theater company, El Teatro Campesino. He has been making shorts, documentaries, and music videos with talented collaborators since high school, and earned an MFA in Directing from UCLA Film School. His Emmy-Winning documentary, MASTERS OF MODERN DESIGN, is available on PBS. His award-winning first feature, THE CRUMBLES is available on Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, and other streamers. He currently splits his time between Japan and California.