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Son explores the legacy of his father after disease diagnosis in 'Third Act'

Robert A. Nakamura and Tadashi Nakamura appear in Third Act by Tadashi Nakamura, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Tadashi Nakamura.
Tadashi Nakamura
Robert A. Nakamura and Tadashi Nakamura appear in Third Act by Tadashi Nakamura, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Tadashi Nakamura.

Generations of artists call Robert A. Nakamura “the godfather of Asian American media,” but filmmaker Tadashi Nakamura calls him Dad. Robert’s diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease leads to an exploration of art, activism, grief and fatherhood.

Director: Tadashi Nakamura

U.S. Documentary Competition

Beth has a long history with KPCW, with her current position as Producer of The Sundance Reel. When not at the station, she is an adjunct profession of journalism at the University of Utah.