Gordon Hirabayashi

1985 documentary film about Min Yasui, an attorney from Oregon, Gordon Hirabayashi, a Quaker college student in Washington, and Fred Korematsu, a San Francisco welder and how their lives were affected by Japanese American internment during World War II.

During WWII, Gordon Hirabayashi, a Japanese American, refused to be interned in U.S. concentration camps on the grounds that Executive Order 9066 violated his Constitutional rights. This acclaimed video takes a personal look at basic protections of the Constitution such as due process of law and individual rights.

Principles of Resistance: The Gordon Hirabayashi Story explores the life and legacy of Gordon Hirabayashi, an influential civil rights advocate who challenged the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. Set against the backdrop of his decades-long career in Edmonton, this short documentary delves into Hirabayashi's enduring commitment to justice, his contributions to human rights, and his role in establishing the sociology department at the University of Alberta. Through interviews, archival footage, and a powerful narrative, the film celebrates a remarkable man whose principles of resistance continue to inspire new generations.