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Grandfather's Journey

9 minutes 33 seconds

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This autobiographical title describes the author's grandfather, who is torn between love for his native Japan and for California. Missing one place while in the other, the grandfather is always longing to be where he isn't. The grandson inherits his grandfather's love of travel, and like him, longs to be in both places at the same time. Based on the book by Allen Say.

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Runtime: 9 minutes 33 seconds

2 middle-aged Japanese woman seated in chairs on a basketball court look towards camera. Caption. I played for the Sacramento Saints.
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Grade Level: 10 - 12
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