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The Birth of California Shamisen

7.020071h 33mMovieMusicDocumentary

Kevin Masaya Kmetz, an American musician picked up a Japanese traditional instrument called, Tsugaru Shamisen. This film follows Kevin as he journeys to Japan and performs in Japan's National Tsugaru Shamisen Competition all the while…

DirectorNao Nakazawa

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Cast · Directed by Nao Nakazawa

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Kevin Masaya Kmetz
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The Birth of California Shamisen hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 20, 2007. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.