Jenny (1973)

The film follows an 8-year-old girl named Jenny, a Japanese American living in New York City. Through her interactions with family, particularly her grandmother, Jenny learns about her Japanese heritage, including cultural practices such as origami, cooking, and traditional celebrations. The narrative reflects on the experiences of her family during World War II, including the prejudice faced by Japanese Americans. Jenny's mother shares her childhood stories and emphasizes the importance of cultural identity, while Jenny expresses pride in her Japanese roots and hopes to pass on these traditions to her future children. Keywords Jenny, Japanese American, New York City, cultural heritage, World War II, prejudice, family traditions, origami, cooking, celebrations, pride, identity