Produced by Ann Kaneko, Joanne Oppenheim, Sharon Yamato.

A Flicker in Eternity is the coming-of-age tale of Stanley Hayami, a talented young teenager caught between his dream of becoming a writer/artist and his duty to his country. Based on Hayami’s own diary, this documentary is the firsthand account of a 15-year-old thrust into the turmoil of World War II and is a poignant reminder of the indignity of incarceration and the tragedy of war. Through Stanley’s endearing cartoons and witty observations, this film chronicles his life behind barbed wire and as a soldier in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team.

Running time: 25 min.

FOR HOME USE ONLY. For institutional use contact [email protected].

Stanley Hayamis diary and letters are archived at JANM and are the subject of the exhibition, A Life in Pieces: The Diary and Letters of Stanley Hayami (July 09, 2021 – January 09, 2022).