Asahi: Heritage Minute

2019

From 1914-1941, the Vancouver Asahi were one of city’s most dominant amateur baseball teams, winning multiple league titles in Vancouver and along the Northwest Coast. In 1942, after Canada declared war on Japan, 22,000 Japanese Canadians were interned in the interior of BC, including the Asahi players.

Nominated for 2020 CAFTCAD award in Best Styling for Commercials and Music Videos

Directed by
Scooter Corkle

Produced by
Historica Canada

Starring
Lou Ticzon

Costume Design by
Nicole McCormick