Why Make? Episode 27: John Nakashima

In Episode 27 of Why Make? we talk with filmmaker John Nakashima and discuss his new documentary George Nakashima, Woodworker about his uncle, George Nakashima

John unfolds about the making of his new documentary, his life long relationship with his uncle George and the 20 year journey he has taken in making this stunning film.

So grab a hand plane or a chisel, pop in your earbuds and get to work on that air dried slab of walnut you just acquired… and hold on for a Why Make? history lesson!

Enjoy.

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Discover more about John Nakashima and his documentary here https://nakashimadocumentary.com

Learn about the George Nakashima Peace Foundation here https://nakashimafoundation.org

See George’s work here https://nakashimawoodworkers.com