About this movie
Modern kite maker Tom Joe seeks to preserve the craft of kite making as well as the traditional Asian folklore behind it. Alan Takemoto illustrates Tom Joe’s tales of the Polynesian fish kite made from leaves and branches to fool fish; the Chinese general whose trapped army fashioned a fighting kite; and Shirone, the “kite crazy town” in Japan where 20-foot fighting kites duel in magnificent matches. Children will be inspired to try making these kites.
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education
kite flying
japanese american
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Questions about Kites and Other Tales
How long is Kites and Other Tales?
Kites and Other Tales has a runtime of 13m ( and 13 minutes).
Who directed Kites and Other Tales?
Kites and Other Tales was directed by Alan Ohashi and released in 1975.
What genre is Kites and Other Tales?
Kites and Other Tales is a Documentary film (1975).
Who stars in Kites and Other Tales?
The cast of Kites and Other Tales includes Tom Joe, Yuki Shimoda.
