Our Mr. Matsura (2025)
Our Mr . Matsura is the story of Frank (Sakae) Matsura, the orphaned son of a samurai, who emigrated to Washington State in 1901, eventually settling in remote Okanogan County. There he embedded himself in a community of Native people and newly arrived settlers and immigrants, including miners, ranchers, shopkeepers and cowboys. In short order, he became the region’s leading photo-chronicler and, to many, its most beloved citizen. Through his lens, Frank Matsura offered up remarkable retellings of life in the American West and gave people new ways of thinking about themselves. A century later, the people of the county and the Colville Confederated Tribes still have pride and a sense of connection to the work he created.
Director: Beth Harrington
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: September 28, 2025
Cinematography: Asia Brown, Naohiro Hashimoto
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Beth Harrington
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Our Mr. Matsura about?
- Our Mr . Matsura is the story of Frank (Sakae) Matsura, the orphaned son of a samurai, who emigrated to Washington State in 1901, eventually settling in remote Okanogan County. There he embedded himself in a community of Native people and newly arrived settlers and immigrants, including miners, ranchers, shopkeepers and cowboys. In short order, he became the region’s leading photo-chronicler and, to many, its most beloved citizen. Through his lens, Frank Matsura offered up remarkable retellings of life in the American West and gave people new ways of thinking about themselves. A century later, the people of the county and the Colville Confederated Tribes still have pride and a sense of connection to the work he created.
- Who directed Our Mr. Matsura?
- Our Mr. Matsura was directed by Beth Harrington.
- How long is Our Mr. Matsura?
- Our Mr. Matsura has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).