Dale Hikawa is the first Asian woman to join the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, in a field traditionally dominated by white men. She rises through the ranks to become the principal violist, paving new paths as a Japanese-American musician. Reflecting on her long career, this pioneering violist contemplates the meaning of her life’s work. DALE shines a light on her journey while maintaining the mystery surrounding those who dedicate their lives to the pursuit of an ideal.
Overview of some festivals:
Lunenburg Doc Fest, Canada (2024)
DOC LA, United States (2024)
Doc’n Roll, England (2024)
Vancouver Asian Film Festival, Canada (2024)
Sound Unseen, United States (2024)
Lunenburg Doc Fest, Canada (2024)
DOC LA, United States (2024)
Doc’n Roll, England (2024)
Vancouver Asian Film Festival, Canada (2024)
Sound Unseen, United States (2024)
| Director | Justin Streichman |
| Director of Photography | Justin Streichman |
| Editing | Justin Streichman |
| Cast | Dale Hikawa Silverman |
| Music | Dale Hikawa Silverman |
Present in these collections
Session
• Cinéma du Musée - Auditorium Maxwell-Cummings
Saturday, march 15, 2025, 02:15 p.m. — 03:16 p.m.
Production
Justin Streichman
Justin Streichman is a queer filmmaker and editor based in Los Angeles, CA. He recently edited the opera film Star Choir, programmed to screen at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in fall 2024. He is currently finishing post-production on the psychological horror film Lady Puritan (co-director and editor), which explores themes of generational trauma. Streichman holds an MFA from UC Davis and a BA from UCLA.
Biographical notes provided by the film production team
Biographical notes provided by the film production team
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