Registration for this event has closed. If you’re still interested in attending, below are the event details and timing:
The in-person event will begin at 5:30pm PDT with a screening of Sharon Yamato’s 30-minute film, “One Fighting Irishman” about civil rights attorney Wayne Collins. The virtual event will begin at 6:00pm PDT on Zoom, when the panel discussion will start with author Frank Abe showing slides from his graphic novel, “We Hereby Refuse.” Here is the link for the virtual event starting at 6:00pm: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82262540855.
Virtual participants are encouraged to watch “One Fighting Irishman” any time prior to the 6:00pm PDT panel tomorrow. You can access the film at this Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1012535978/.
Purchase DVDs of Sharon Yamato’s film “One Fighting Irishman”: You can purchase a DVD copy of Sharon’s fascinating film, “One Fighting Irishman,” at Wayne Collins Film.
Purchase Rank Abe’s Book: Frank Abe’s book, “We Hereby Refuse” is available for purchase here. We highly recommend exploring this powerful work to further enrich your understanding of the topics we will discuss. Frank Abe’s newest anthology “The Literature of Japanese American Incarceration” can be purchased here.
Thank you again for your participation. We look forward to sharing this meaningful event with you. Please reach out before 3:00pm PDT on Wednesday if you have any questions so that we can assist you.
Email Georgia.Johnson@NJCHS.org with any questions.