Help Bring Desolate Dreams to the Screen
Desolate Dreams is an upcoming narrative film inspired by true events. Set in 1942 Los Angeles, it follows the friendship between an African American journalist and a Japanese American family whose lives are forever changed by World War II incarceration.
More than a short film, Desolate Dreams is part of a larger storytelling initiative dedicated to preserving an overlooked chapter of American history and fostering dialogue around civil liberties, community, and cross-cultural solidarity.
Written and directed by Capital Emmy-nominated filmmaker Kiyoka "Kex" Rhodes, the film explores the human impact of incarceration through the lens of friendship, journalism, and resilience.
As a half-Japanese filmmaker, Rhodes is committed to preserving and sharing the stories of those impacted by incarceration while helping bring greater awareness to this important chapter of American history.
