Sunday in Japan: A Ugandan asylum seeker turns to filmmaking
Summary
Sunday, a Ugandan asylum seeker, has lived in Japan for over 15 years without stable legal status. Facing possible deportation, he uses filmmaking to express himself and find hope, creating a samurai film inspired by Yasuke, Japan’s first Black samurai.Key Facts
- Sunday is a Ugandan asylum seeker living in Japan for more than 15 years.
- He was once held at the Shinagawa immigration center in Japan.
- Currently, he must regularly report to Japanese immigration authorities.
- Changes to Japan’s immigration laws put him at risk of being deported.
- Sunday depends on charity for food to support his children.
- He is making a samurai film inspired by Yasuke, the first Black samurai in Japan.
- The film project serves as a way to maintain his dignity and hope.
- “Sunday in Japan” is a documentary by Antonio Rui Ribeiro, Leo Nelki, and Golriz Kolahi.
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