Film · 2026 · 55m

Little Guayule: The Lost Manzanar Rubber Project

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Synopsis

Guayule, a plant native to the desert Southwest, is a natural source of non-latex rubber. During World War II, the Japanese Empire’s occupation of much of Southeast Asia meant that the Allies lost access to major sources of natural rubber. In a remarkable story of skill, resilience, and ingenuity, Japanese Americans incarcerated at Manzanar and elsewhere worked to cultivate guayule and dramatically improve methods for extracting rubber from the plant. Little Guayule: The Lost Manzanar Rubber Project helps bring this little-known chapter of Manzanar history to light.

Details

Director
Cory Shiozaki
Release
October 24, 2026
Status
Released
Runtime
55m

Where to watch

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