Help Bring Desolate Dreams to the Screen
Desolate Dreams is inspired by true events and follows an African American journalist named Robert Parker and his friendship with a Japanese American family as they are forcibly removed from their home and sent to incarceration camps during World War II.
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. The project also includes the development of an educational website that will provide historical context, resources, and learning opportunities inspired by the film.
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.
