Help bring Desolate Dreams to life

Desolate Dreams is a narrative short film about an African American journalist and his friendship with a Japanese American family during WWII as they’re forcibly incarcerated under President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Executive Order 9066 following the events of Pearl Harbor.

Kiyoka Rhodes Rooted in the African American and Japanese identity of filmmaker, Kiyoka "Kex" Rhodes, the film reclaims overlooked history and aims to raise awareness about this period, foster community-centered dialogue, and educational engagement.

We are grateful for the individuals and organizations that have donated to this project. Help us reach our fundraising goal to film Desolate Dreams by making a tax-deductible donation on our Mazlo campaign page.

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This project is fiscally sponsored by the Independent Arts & Media, a San Francisco 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to building community through media and the arts. All donations are tax deductible.