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Event
DisOrient 2006: 'Finding Justice Through Memory'
SPECIAL PROGRAM & PANEL
Finding Justice Through Memory: Japanese American Internment
Saturday, February 18th
1:45 - 3:20 pm
Lane County Fairgrounds
$2 - $10 sliding scale
Detained in Oregon (World Premiere)
USA | 10:00 | 2006 | Documentary | Jason Cummings
This important documentary reveals tells the story of local Japanese Americans who were gathered in Portland, Ore to be interned during WWII.
Pawns of the King (Oregon Premiere)
USA | 17:00 | 2005 | Drama/Narrative | Ming Lai
A WWII Japanese Zero fighter pilot, haunted from the past is forced to confront his fears when he meets an old enemy, a U.S. Army Japanese American 442nd soldier and plays a fateful game of chess.
www.pawnsoftheking.com
Stand Up for Justice (Oregon Premiere)
USA | 33:00 | 2004 | Documentary | John Esaki
This Visual Communications production is a historical narrative based on a true story of Mexican American, Ralph Lazo, who voluntarily joined his Japanese American friends to Manzanar. Blending documentary and narrative styles, Esaki uncovers a history of racial solidarity that is a lesson for our own time.
Discussion Panel
Panelists Mike Samano, Bob Kono, and Kenge Kobayashi. Some filmmakers also in attendance. Moderated by Misa Joo.
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LocationLane County Fairgrounds
796 West 13th Ave
Eugene, OR 97402
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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