ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066
A film by Jon Osaki
ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a one-hour documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans.
ALTERNATIVE FACTS sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120,000 Japanese Americans. The film exposes the lies used to justify the decision and the cover-up that went all the way to the United States Supreme Court. ALTERNATIVE FACTS will also examine the parallels to the current climate of fear, targeting of immigrant communities, and similar attempts to abuse the powers of the government.
Awards
2019 Humanitarian Award
The Accolade Global Film Competition has selected ALTERNATIVE FACTS for the 2019 Humanitarian Award of Distinction. This award honors filmmakers who are bringing awareness to issues and making a difference in the world.
(In)Justice For All Festival Director’s Award
The (In)Justice For All Film Festival based in Chicago, IL has selected ALTERNATIVE FACTS for their Festival Director's Award. IFAFF Director Daryle Brown commented, "I was moved by the story and felt it connected so well with the trauma our country is going through right now."
Berkeley Video & Film Festival Grand Festival Award
ALTERNATIVE FACTS was selected to receive the Berkeley Video & Film Festival's Grand Festival Award for Documentary on November 2nd.
Nominee of Kansas International Film Festival for Grand Jury Award
ALTERNATIVE FACTS has been nominated for the Kansas International Film Festival's Jury Award for Best Feature Documentary.
Revolution Me Film Festival 2019 Best Director Documentary
On October 28th, ALTERNATIVE FACTS screened at the Revolution Me Film Festival in Brooklyn New York. At the conclusion of the festival, Director/Producer Jon Osaki was selected to receive the Revolution Me Film Festival Award for Best Director For Documentary.
Awareness Film Festival Merit Award
The Awareness Film Festival which highlights some of our world's pressing issues has selected ALTERNATIVE FACTS for a Merit Award.
Colorado International Activism Film 2019 Documentary Feature Film Award
The Colorado International Activism Film Festival has selected ALTERNATIVE FACTS for the Best Audio/Music Award for Documentary Feature Film & Best Titles, Graphics & Animation Award for Documentary Feature Film.
Spotlight Documentary 2019 Spotlight Silver Award
The Spotlight Documentary Film Awards is an international documentary film competition which searches the globe for the best docs to spotlight and support. ALTERNATIVE FACTS has been selected to receive the Spotlight Silver Award.
Docs Without Borders Outstanding Excellence Award
ALTERNATIVE FACTS has been selected to receive the Docs Without Borders Film Festival Outstanding Excellence Award which is granted to entries with truly exceptional artistic and technical achievements.
Accolade Global Film Competition 2019 Award of Excellence (x2)
ALTERNATIVE FACTS has been selected to receive TWO Awards of Excellence from the Accolade Global Film Competition. One for the Asian films category and one for the Liberation/Social Justice/Protest category. Named by MovieMaker Magazine "One of the top 25 festivals worth the entry fee," the Accolade Global Film Competition honors and promotes the achievements of filmmakers who produce high quality films. Accolade Awards of Excellence are granted to entries with truly exceptional filmmaking.
DisOrient 2019 Audience Choice Award for Feature Film
Among a line up of fantastic films, ALTERNATIVE FACTS was selected by festival attendees to receive the Audience Choice Award for Features.
Political Edge Film Festival 2019 Best Documentary
On February 2nd, the Political Edge Film Festival in Milwaukee, Wisconsin screened ALTERNATIVE FACTS and selected it to receive the award for Best Documentary.
Impact Docs Awards 2019 Impact Docs Award of Excellence
Impact Docs Awards recognize filmmakers around the world who are making a difference in the critical issues of our times. ALTERNATIVE FACTS was selected to receive the Impact Docs Award of Excellence which is granted to entries with truly exceptional filmmaking.
A Show For A Change 2018 Storytelling Award
ALTERNATIVE FACTS was selected to receive A Show For A Change Film Festival's Storytelling Award for extraordinary achievement in storytelling!