What you hear is not always what you see. 
Rising Japanese comedian Yumi Nagashima defies and redefines cultural, gender and language expectations on her own terms in the ultra-competitive world of stand-up comedy. 


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This is a personal showcase piece produced for Made in NY's podcast program (Summer 2019) in collaboration with the New York City Mayor's Office of Media + Entertainment and Independent Film Project.  

A BIG shout out to:
604 Records team: Jonathan Simkin, Esmée Colbourne, The Kevvy 
Lauren Mather @ Yuk Yuk's Vancouver Comedy Club
James Idol, Videographer (Vancouver)
and of course Yumi Nagashima for your talent, inspiration, and generosity on this project.

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Sounds to tell stories by:
Bad Apple by Shourinka 
My Name is Yumi by Yumi Nagashima
Electricity Funky Electro Track
Eternal Youth by Rude
Carmen Suite 1 by Georges Bizet
The Way by Zach Hemsey
Next to Nothing by SoulChef
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More chuckles here @ Yumi Tube: http://bit.ly/yumitube-vc
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