The

Underdogs
The Ebisu family had had their business taken away
including most of their money and their house. Because
of that they moved to California to live in a rural area in
a small house. The father was turned down some jobs
due to his ethnicity, but managed to find one in a farm.
Setting
The setting is in California because the Japanese
came to the United States, mainly the west coast, for
labor and met internment. After interment, the family
had become extremely weak economically due to
their time interned. This forces the family to work
harder to reach success and stability when compared
to the average american family.
The Characters
Grandfather: Takeo Ebisu (89 Ebisu
= Japanese god
yrs) A veteran who has ptsd
of labour and luck
Mom- Michiko Ebisu (38 yrs)
Stay at home and cares for
Grandfather and baby
Dad - Kenji Ebisu (40 yrs)
construction worker
Teen - Hana Ebisu (15 yrs)
has an education
Episode
The family of 5 moved away from the city
to live in a small cheap house. Mr. Ebisu
rarely seen and works at a farm 9-5 during
the week and weekends making a few
dollars an hour
Mrs. Ebisu stays home takes care of both
the baby and the sick grandfather, while
the kid roams the outside world. As the kid
is outside he gets into trouble, caught
stealing and fighting.
Analyze
Japanese Americans in 1950s had a very hard time overcoming the
hardships they were facing. They dealt with discrimination and racism
but still tried their best to earn money and raise their kids.

- Majority of Japanese Americans had become agricultural workers

- Not welcomed in many places because of continuing hostility
toward Japan
- More women started working
- Most Japanese Americans had little or no money
- Often stayed in churches and public buildings
 Credits
Producer: Madyson Mabry
Researchers: Vivie La and Grace Wu
Set designer: Steven Ledesma
Screenwriter: Anthony Aquino