PBS SoCal Broadcast #1 - Kicking Off AAPI Heritage Month
May
1
7:00 PM19:00

PBS SoCal Broadcast #1 - Kicking Off AAPI Heritage Month

Baseball’s Legacy for WWII Japanese Americans Explored In PBS SoCal’s TV Premiere of BASEBALL BEHIND BARBED WIRE Kicking Off Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May

pbssocal.org/AAPI

Select programming will also be available to stream on PBS.org and the free PBS App. Members of PBS SoCal get extended access with PBS Passport.

Los Angeles, Calif. – April 9, 2025 – PBS SoCal, Southern California’s flagship PBS station, announced today a curated slate of content celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. PBS SoCal is dedicated to telling diverse stories highlighting Asian American history throughout the month of May with over 30 programs starting with the Southern California premiere of the new 30-minute documentary BASEBALL BEHIND BARBED WIRE. Illuminating the hardships and resiliency of Japanese Americans incarcerated by the U.S. government during World War II, the film follows Japanese-born but Hawaiian-raised Kenichi Zenimura, a star baseball player in the 1920s who even played an exhibition game with Major League Baseball stars Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth. In 1942 and following Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, Zenimura became one of the tens of thousands of American citizens of Japanese ancestry forced from their homes and into internment camps like the one in Arizona’s Gila River Camp where the sport of baseball became a symbol of hope. The film will air on PBS SoCal on Thurs., May 1 at 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on PBS SoCal / Sat., May 3 at 9 p.m. and Wed., May 28 at 8 p.m. on PBS SoCal Plus.

Additional new content for the month highlights creative cultural activism from two artist-turned-activists: Disney animator Tyrus Wong and acclaimed photographer Michael Jang. First up is the Mon., May 19 at 10 p.m.  on PBS SoCal / Sat., May 24 at 11 p.m. on PBS SoCal Plus debut of the new INDEPENDENT LENS documentary “Who Is Michael Jang?” The award-winning Chinese American photographer Michael Jang spent decades in relative obscurity before using street art tactics to share his hidden archive of photography, including candid celebrity shots and images of Chinese American family life. Then, on Tues., May 27 at 9 p.m. on PBS SoCal, the 90-minute AMERICAN MASTERS program “Tyrus Wong” introduces viewers to theChinese American visual artist who was one of the last artists from the golden age of Disney animation.

Also included in the AAPI Month lineup on Fri., May 16 at 9 p.m. on PBS SoCal / Wed., May 21 at 10 p.m. on PBS SoCal Plus is GREAT PERFORMANCES “Yellow Face,” Tony winner David Henry Hwang’s comedy starring Daniel Dae Kim as an Asian American playwright who protests “yellowface” casting in the musical “Miss Saigon” only to mistakenly cast a white actor as the Asian lead in his own play.

Relevant encore presentations of PBS SoCal’s original Emmy® award-winning arts and culture series ARTBOUND will air in May, which tell the influential stories of Asian American artists who played a pivotal role in shaping both the cultural identity of Southern California and its impact across the country. The month-long broadcast of episodes includes topics ranging from Los Angeles’ burgeoning punk rock scene in the 1970s in “Chinatown Punk Wars” to the cultural influence of both the Asian American pop culture magazine as featured in “Giant Robot: Asian Pop Culture and Beyond” as well as the 58-year history of the longest running ethnic theatre in the United States, as showcased in “East West Players: A Home on Stage.” The 60-minute episodes of ARTBOUND air throughout the month on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. on PBS SoCal Plus.

Additional PBS SoCal original content is also featured throughout the month from series including THE MIGRANT KITCHEN and LOST LA, dedicated to a richer and more inclusive Southern California experience, helping residents understand and connect with diverse communities.

All PBS SoCal programs can be found on the free PBS Video App and are available to stream on the PBS SoCal website where digital resources dedicated to informing and educating the community on topics surrounding Asian American history can also be found.

BASEBALL BEHIND BARBED WIRE

  • Thurs., May 1 at 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on PBS SoCal

  • Sat., May 3 at 9 p.m.

  • Wed., May 28 at 8 p.m. on PBS SoCal Plus – NEW!

Stripped of their constitutional rights, their homes, businesses and dignity, 120,000 Japanese Americans were forced into dusty desolate camps, surrounded by armed guards and barbed wire. Ironically it was the All-American pastime of baseball that saved their sanity.

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PBS SoCal Broadcast #2 - AAPI Heritage Month
May
1
10:30 PM22:30

PBS SoCal Broadcast #2 - AAPI Heritage Month

Baseball’s Legacy for WWII Japanese Americans Explored In PBS SoCal’s TV Premiere of BASEBALL BEHIND BARBED WIRE Kicking Off Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May

pbssocal.org/AAPI

Select programming will also be available to stream on PBS.org and the free PBS App. Members of PBS SoCal get extended access with PBS Passport.

Los Angeles, Calif. – April 9, 2025 – PBS SoCal, Southern California’s flagship PBS station, announced today a curated slate of content celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. PBS SoCal is dedicated to telling diverse stories highlighting Asian American history throughout the month of May with over 30 programs starting with the Southern California premiere of the new 30-minute documentary BASEBALL BEHIND BARBED WIRE. Illuminating the hardships and resiliency of Japanese Americans incarcerated by the U.S. government during World War II, the film follows Japanese-born but Hawaiian-raised Kenichi Zenimura, a star baseball player in the 1920s who even played an exhibition game with Major League Baseball stars Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth. In 1942 and following Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, Zenimura became one of the tens of thousands of American citizens of Japanese ancestry forced from their homes and into internment camps like the one in Arizona’s Gila River Camp where the sport of baseball became a symbol of hope. The film will air on PBS SoCal on Thurs., May 1 at 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on PBS SoCal / Sat., May 3 at 9 p.m. and Wed., May 28 at 8 p.m. on PBS SoCal Plus.

Additional new content for the month highlights creative cultural activism from two artist-turned-activists: Disney animator Tyrus Wong and acclaimed photographer Michael Jang. First up is the Mon., May 19 at 10 p.m.  on PBS SoCal / Sat., May 24 at 11 p.m. on PBS SoCal Plus debut of the new INDEPENDENT LENS documentary “Who Is Michael Jang?” The award-winning Chinese American photographer Michael Jang spent decades in relative obscurity before using street art tactics to share his hidden archive of photography, including candid celebrity shots and images of Chinese American family life. Then, on Tues., May 27 at 9 p.m. on PBS SoCal, the 90-minute AMERICAN MASTERS program “Tyrus Wong” introduces viewers to theChinese American visual artist who was one of the last artists from the golden age of Disney animation.

Also included in the AAPI Month lineup on Fri., May 16 at 9 p.m. on PBS SoCal / Wed., May 21 at 10 p.m. on PBS SoCal Plus is GREAT PERFORMANCES “Yellow Face,” Tony winner David Henry Hwang’s comedy starring Daniel Dae Kim as an Asian American playwright who protests “yellowface” casting in the musical “Miss Saigon” only to mistakenly cast a white actor as the Asian lead in his own play.

Relevant encore presentations of PBS SoCal’s original Emmy® award-winning arts and culture series ARTBOUND will air in May, which tell the influential stories of Asian American artists who played a pivotal role in shaping both the cultural identity of Southern California and its impact across the country. The month-long broadcast of episodes includes topics ranging from Los Angeles’ burgeoning punk rock scene in the 1970s in “Chinatown Punk Wars” to the cultural influence of both the Asian American pop culture magazine as featured in “Giant Robot: Asian Pop Culture and Beyond” as well as the 58-year history of the longest running ethnic theatre in the United States, as showcased in “East West Players: A Home on Stage.” The 60-minute episodes of ARTBOUND air throughout the month on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. on PBS SoCal Plus.

Additional PBS SoCal original content is also featured throughout the month from series including THE MIGRANT KITCHEN and LOST LA, dedicated to a richer and more inclusive Southern California experience, helping residents understand and connect with diverse communities.

All PBS SoCal programs can be found on the free PBS Video App and are available to stream on the PBS SoCal website where digital resources dedicated to informing and educating the community on topics surrounding Asian American history can also be found.

BASEBALL BEHIND BARBED WIRE

  • Thurs., May 1 at 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on PBS SoCal

  • Sat., May 3 at 9 p.m.

  • Wed., May 28 at 8 p.m. on PBS SoCal Plus – NEW!

Stripped of their constitutional rights, their homes, businesses and dignity, 120,000 Japanese Americans were forced into dusty desolate camps, surrounded by armed guards and barbed wire. Ironically it was the All-American pastime of baseball that saved their sanity.

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PBS SoCal Broadcast #3 - AAPI Heritage Month
May
3
9:00 PM21:00

PBS SoCal Broadcast #3 - AAPI Heritage Month

Baseball’s Legacy for WWII Japanese Americans Explored In PBS SoCal’s TV Premiere of BASEBALL BEHIND BARBED WIRE Kicking Off Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May

pbssocal.org/AAPI

Select programming will also be available to stream on PBS.org and the free PBS App. Members of PBS SoCal get extended access with PBS Passport.

Los Angeles, Calif. – April 9, 2025 – PBS SoCal, Southern California’s flagship PBS station, announced today a curated slate of content celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. PBS SoCal is dedicated to telling diverse stories highlighting Asian American history throughout the month of May with over 30 programs starting with the Southern California premiere of the new 30-minute documentary BASEBALL BEHIND BARBED WIRE. Illuminating the hardships and resiliency of Japanese Americans incarcerated by the U.S. government during World War II, the film follows Japanese-born but Hawaiian-raised Kenichi Zenimura, a star baseball player in the 1920s who even played an exhibition game with Major League Baseball stars Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth. In 1942 and following Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, Zenimura became one of the tens of thousands of American citizens of Japanese ancestry forced from their homes and into internment camps like the one in Arizona’s Gila River Camp where the sport of baseball became a symbol of hope. The film will air on PBS SoCal on Thurs., May 1 at 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on PBS SoCal / Sat., May 3 at 9 p.m. and Wed., May 28 at 8 p.m. on PBS SoCal Plus.

Additional new content for the month highlights creative cultural activism from two artist-turned-activists: Disney animator Tyrus Wong and acclaimed photographer Michael Jang. First up is the Mon., May 19 at 10 p.m.  on PBS SoCal / Sat., May 24 at 11 p.m. on PBS SoCal Plus debut of the new INDEPENDENT LENS documentary “Who Is Michael Jang?” The award-winning Chinese American photographer Michael Jang spent decades in relative obscurity before using street art tactics to share his hidden archive of photography, including candid celebrity shots and images of Chinese American family life. Then, on Tues., May 27 at 9 p.m. on PBS SoCal, the 90-minute AMERICAN MASTERS program “Tyrus Wong” introduces viewers to theChinese American visual artist who was one of the last artists from the golden age of Disney animation.

Also included in the AAPI Month lineup on Fri., May 16 at 9 p.m. on PBS SoCal / Wed., May 21 at 10 p.m. on PBS SoCal Plus is GREAT PERFORMANCES “Yellow Face,” Tony winner David Henry Hwang’s comedy starring Daniel Dae Kim as an Asian American playwright who protests “yellowface” casting in the musical “Miss Saigon” only to mistakenly cast a white actor as the Asian lead in his own play.

Relevant encore presentations of PBS SoCal’s original Emmy® award-winning arts and culture series ARTBOUND will air in May, which tell the influential stories of Asian American artists who played a pivotal role in shaping both the cultural identity of Southern California and its impact across the country. The month-long broadcast of episodes includes topics ranging from Los Angeles’ burgeoning punk rock scene in the 1970s in “Chinatown Punk Wars” to the cultural influence of both the Asian American pop culture magazine as featured in “Giant Robot: Asian Pop Culture and Beyond” as well as the 58-year history of the longest running ethnic theatre in the United States, as showcased in “East West Players: A Home on Stage.” The 60-minute episodes of ARTBOUND air throughout the month on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. on PBS SoCal Plus.

Additional PBS SoCal original content is also featured throughout the month from series including THE MIGRANT KITCHEN and LOST LA, dedicated to a richer and more inclusive Southern California experience, helping residents understand and connect with diverse communities.

All PBS SoCal programs can be found on the free PBS Video App and are available to stream on the PBS SoCal website where digital resources dedicated to informing and educating the community on topics surrounding Asian American history can also be found.

BASEBALL BEHIND BARBED WIRE

  • Thurs., May 1 at 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on PBS SoCal

  • Sat., May 3 at 9 p.m.

  • Wed., May 28 at 8 p.m. on PBS SoCal Plus – NEW!

Stripped of their constitutional rights, their homes, businesses and dignity, 120,000 Japanese Americans were forced into dusty desolate camps, surrounded by armed guards and barbed wire. Ironically it was the All-American pastime of baseball that saved their sanity.

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PBS SoCal Broadcast #4 - AAPI Heritage Month
May
28
8:00 PM20:00

PBS SoCal Broadcast #4 - AAPI Heritage Month

Baseball’s Legacy for WWII Japanese Americans Explored In PBS SoCal’s TV Premiere of BASEBALL BEHIND BARBED WIRE Kicking Off Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May

pbssocal.org/AAPI

Select programming will also be available to stream on PBS.org and the free PBS App. Members of PBS SoCal get extended access with PBS Passport.

Los Angeles, Calif. – April 9, 2025 – PBS SoCal, Southern California’s flagship PBS station, announced today a curated slate of content celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. PBS SoCal is dedicated to telling diverse stories highlighting Asian American history throughout the month of May with over 30 programs starting with the Southern California premiere of the new 30-minute documentary BASEBALL BEHIND BARBED WIRE. Illuminating the hardships and resiliency of Japanese Americans incarcerated by the U.S. government during World War II, the film follows Japanese-born but Hawaiian-raised Kenichi Zenimura, a star baseball player in the 1920s who even played an exhibition game with Major League Baseball stars Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth. In 1942 and following Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, Zenimura became one of the tens of thousands of American citizens of Japanese ancestry forced from their homes and into internment camps like the one in Arizona’s Gila River Camp where the sport of baseball became a symbol of hope. The film will air on PBS SoCal on Thurs., May 1 at 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on PBS SoCal / Sat., May 3 at 9 p.m. and Wed., May 28 at 8 p.m. on PBS SoCal Plus.

Additional new content for the month highlights creative cultural activism from two artist-turned-activists: Disney animator Tyrus Wong and acclaimed photographer Michael Jang. First up is the Mon., May 19 at 10 p.m.  on PBS SoCal / Sat., May 24 at 11 p.m. on PBS SoCal Plus debut of the new INDEPENDENT LENS documentary “Who Is Michael Jang?” The award-winning Chinese American photographer Michael Jang spent decades in relative obscurity before using street art tactics to share his hidden archive of photography, including candid celebrity shots and images of Chinese American family life. Then, on Tues., May 27 at 9 p.m. on PBS SoCal, the 90-minute AMERICAN MASTERS program “Tyrus Wong” introduces viewers to theChinese American visual artist who was one of the last artists from the golden age of Disney animation.

Also included in the AAPI Month lineup on Fri., May 16 at 9 p.m. on PBS SoCal / Wed., May 21 at 10 p.m. on PBS SoCal Plus is GREAT PERFORMANCES “Yellow Face,” Tony winner David Henry Hwang’s comedy starring Daniel Dae Kim as an Asian American playwright who protests “yellowface” casting in the musical “Miss Saigon” only to mistakenly cast a white actor as the Asian lead in his own play.

Relevant encore presentations of PBS SoCal’s original Emmy® award-winning arts and culture series ARTBOUND will air in May, which tell the influential stories of Asian American artists who played a pivotal role in shaping both the cultural identity of Southern California and its impact across the country. The month-long broadcast of episodes includes topics ranging from Los Angeles’ burgeoning punk rock scene in the 1970s in “Chinatown Punk Wars” to the cultural influence of both the Asian American pop culture magazine as featured in “Giant Robot: Asian Pop Culture and Beyond” as well as the 58-year history of the longest running ethnic theatre in the United States, as showcased in “East West Players: A Home on Stage.” The 60-minute episodes of ARTBOUND air throughout the month on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. on PBS SoCal Plus.

Additional PBS SoCal original content is also featured throughout the month from series including THE MIGRANT KITCHEN and LOST LA, dedicated to a richer and more inclusive Southern California experience, helping residents understand and connect with diverse communities.

All PBS SoCal programs can be found on the free PBS Video App and are available to stream on the PBS SoCal website where digital resources dedicated to informing and educating the community on topics surrounding Asian American history can also be found.

BASEBALL BEHIND BARBED WIRE

  • Thurs., May 1 at 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on PBS SoCal

  • Sat., May 3 at 9 p.m.

  • Wed., May 28 at 8 p.m. on PBS SoCal Plus – NEW!

Stripped of their constitutional rights, their homes, businesses and dignity, 120,000 Japanese Americans were forced into dusty desolate camps, surrounded by armed guards and barbed wire. Ironically it was the All-American pastime of baseball that saved their sanity.

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Films of Remembrance 2025 (Limited Streaming)
Mar
10
to Mar 15

Films of Remembrance 2025 (Limited Streaming)

  • Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Baseball Behind Barbed Wire is part of the 2025 FoR Showcase collection and will be available for a limited engagement, March 10-24, 2025.

The story of the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans, through the uncommon yet popular lens of baseball. Playing baseball was a chance to assert their citizenship and affirm their loyalty as Americans, even as camp guards in towers pointed their rifles inward and the barbed wire kept them confined.

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Films of Remembrance 2025
Mar
9
6:30 PM18:30

Films of Remembrance 2025

  • Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Director Yuriko Gamo Romer and Manzanar Baseball Project’s Dan Kwong will be in attendance for a post-screening Q&A.

Films of Remembrance is the premier showcase of films commemorating the forced incarceration of Japanese Americans in American concentration camps during World War II.

In addition to our San Francisco and San Jose screenings, this year, thanks to our Presenting Sponsors, we are excited to expand Films of Remembrance to TWO Southern California locations: Little Tokyo in Los Angeles and Gardena, Calif.

We hope that you can join us for one of our in-person screenings. In March, most of these films will be available for streaming.

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Feb
20
8:30 PM20:30

PBS Hawai'i Presents

On February 19th 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 authorizing the forced evacuation of about 120,000 people of Japanese descent into 10 incarceration camps across the United States for up to four years.

Commemorating the 83rd anniversary of the presidential order, Baseball Behind Barbed Wire is making its PBS PREMIERE on PBS Hawai’i Presents! Watch the short documentary via live broadcast on Thursday, February 20, 8:30 PM HST.

Check out PBS Hawai’i Presents schedule and YouTube channel for more incredible films!

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Feb
18
1:00 PM13:00

PBS Hawai'i Advanced Virtual Screening and Panel Discussion

Join us for an exclusive sneak peek of the PBS Hawaiʻi Presents film, Baseball Behind Barbed Wire.

Baseball Behind Barbed Wire tells the story of the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans through the lens of baseball, America’s national pastime. For many of the more than 120,000 Americans of Japanese ancestry stripped of their rights and detained from 1942-45, baseball saved their sanity.

Following the screening, join us for a discussion with:

  • Yuriko Gamo Romer, Director/Producer/Writer

  • Kerry Yo Nakagawa, Director of Nisei Baseball Research Project

The screening will be held from 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm followed by the panel discussion from 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm.

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Texas Premiere @ Waco Independent Film Festival 2024
Jul
20
10:00 AM10:00

Texas Premiere @ Waco Independent Film Festival 2024

Formerly known as the 𝘿𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙢 𝙁𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡 and awarded as one of 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐞's 𝟮𝟬 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀.

Waco's indie film fest is considered one of the most fun events on the circuit - famous for its game night, whiskey tour, and mechanical bull! Plus, with awesome films and innovative industry panels, it's easy to see why it’s a favorite for fresh filmmakers AND experienced creatives.

Check out the full Waco Indie FF 2024 lineup here.

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Los Angeles Premiere @ 27th Dances with Films LA
Jun
25
4:45 PM16:45

Los Angeles Premiere @ 27th Dances with Films LA

DANCES WITH FILMS has been held each year in the heart of Los Angeles. Year 27 promises greater audiences as we once again return to the Chinese Theatres in the heart of Hollywood, arguably the most famous theatre in the world. DWF is one of the highest attended film fests in Southern California with more than 20,000 attendees each year. Additionally the festival is regularly tracked by industry in Los Angeles with deals made each year.  Noted by Indiewire: “(DWF is) widely recognized as the premiere showcase of innovative cinema in the U.S.”

Check out the full DWF:LA24 lineup here.

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Julien Dubuque International Film Festival (Second Screening)
Apr
28
5:00 PM17:00

Julien Dubuque International Film Festival (Second Screening)

The Julien Dubuque International Film Festival is an annual film festival that takes place in the heart of Dubuque, Iowa.

This event attracts filmmakers and film lovers from around the world. Recognized as one of the “25 coolest film festivals in the world” AND one of the “Top 50 film festivals worth the submission fee” by MovieMaker Magazine, JDIFF gets bigger and better every year. The festival is among the Top 100 Best-Rated Festivals on FilmFreeway.com (the leading film festival submission website), and has been recognized by Variety, AAA Living, and River Travel Magazine.

FIRST SCREENING: Wednesday, April 24, 11:00am-12:00pm

SECOND SCREENING: Sunday, April 28, 5:00-6:00pm

Check out the full JDIFF lineup here.

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Iowa Premiere @ Julien Dubuque International Film Festival
Apr
24
11:00 AM11:00

Iowa Premiere @ Julien Dubuque International Film Festival

The Julien Dubuque International Film Festival is an annual film festival that takes place in the heart of Dubuque, Iowa.

This event attracts filmmakers and film lovers from around the world. Recognized as one of the “25 coolest film festivals in the world” AND one of the “Top 50 film festivals worth the submission fee” by MovieMaker Magazine, JDIFF gets bigger and better every year. The festival is among the Top 100 Best-Rated Festivals on FilmFreeway.com (the leading film festival submission website), and has been recognized by Variety, AAA Living, and River Travel Magazine.

FIRST SCREENING: Wednesday, April 24, 11:00am-12:00pm

SECOND SCREENING: Sunday, April 28, 5:00-6:00pm

Check out the full JDIFF lineup here.

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19th Durango Independent Film Festival (Second Screening)
Mar
3
10:00 AM10:00

19th Durango Independent Film Festival (Second Screening)

  • GASLIGHT 2 @ Durango Arts Center and Gaslight Twin Cinema – Allen Theatres (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Durango Independent Film Festival is a five day festival the first full weekend of March. Films are shown at various times throughout the day, at 2 different theaters in town (within walking distance of each other) on 3 different screens. You can choose to see whatever films you’d like, and as many or as few as you’d like. There are also VIP parties for First Tier pass holders and special programs (such as Panels and Coffee Talk with Filmmakers) that are free and open to the public. You don’t need a pass to attend our special programs. We start the festival off with Free Movie Night – it’s free and open to the public on a first come, first served basis, and we encourage you to bring your friends and family to this free event.

First Screening: March 1, Friday, 9:30am @ Gaslight 1

Second Screening: March 3, Sunday, 10:00am @ Gaslight 2

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COLORADO PREMIERE @ 19th Durango Independent Film Festival
Mar
1
9:30 AM09:30

COLORADO PREMIERE @ 19th Durango Independent Film Festival

  • GASLIGHT 1 @ Durango Arts Center and Gaslight Twin Cinema – Allen Theatres (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Director and Producer Yuriko Gamo Romer in attendance.

The Durango Independent Film Festival is a five day festival the first full weekend of March. Films are shown at various times throughout the day, at 2 different theaters in town (within walking distance of each other) on 3 different screens. You can choose to see whatever films you’d like, and as many or as few as you’d like. There are also VIP parties for First Tier pass holders and special programs (such as Panels and Coffee Talk with Filmmakers) that are free and open to the public. You don’t need a pass to attend our special programs. We start the festival off with Free Movie Night – it’s free and open to the public on a first come, first served basis, and we encourage you to bring your friends and family to this free event.

First Screening: March 1, Friday, 9:30am @ Gaslight 1

Second Screening: March 3, Sunday, 10:00am @ Gaslight 2

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UTAH PREMIERE @ 15th DOCUTAH International Film Festival
Feb
29
3:30 PM15:30

UTAH PREMIERE @ 15th DOCUTAH International Film Festival

Co-Producer Loi Ameera Almeron in attendance.

The DOCUTAH International Film Festival at Utah Tech University brings together filmmakers and film lovers for an electric weekend celebrating the art of documentary, seeking to open hearts and minds to the world through beautifully crafted stories on film, promoting education while creating an atmosphere of camaraderie and community.

In its 15th season, DOCUTAH brings the best documentaries from around the world to the red canyons of southern Utah. Founded by 30-time Emmy Award winning filmmaker, Phil Tuckett, DOCUTAH was dubbed one of the “25 coolest film festivals” by Moviemaker Magazine. Submit your film for 2025 and join us in our mission to actively change the world through the creative business of filmed storytelling.

Check out the DOCUTAH short films program here.

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Films of Remembrance 2024 (San Jose)
Feb
25
4:00 PM16:00

Films of Remembrance 2024 (San Jose)

  • San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Films of Remembrance, a day-long showcase of films presented by the Nichi Bei Foundation, sheds light on the forced removal and incarceration of the Japanese American community into American concentration camps during World War II.

Baseball Behind Barbed Wire will have two in-person screenings: February 24 in San Francisco’s Japantown and February 25 in San Jose’s Japantown. It will also be available online between February 24 – March 10, 2024. Below is the ticket link to the San Jose screening!

Check out the full festival lineup here.

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Films of Remembrance 2024 (San Francisco)
Feb
24
4:00 PM16:00

Films of Remembrance 2024 (San Francisco)

Director Yuriko Gamo Romer and Co-Producer Loi Ameera Almeron in attendance.

Films of Remembrance, a day-long showcase of films presented by the Nichi Bei Foundation, sheds light on the forced removal and incarceration of the Japanese American community into American concentration camps during World War II.

Baseball Behind Barbed Wire will have two in-person screenings: February 24 in San Francisco’s Japantown and February 25 in San Jose’s Japantown. It will also be available online between February 24 – March 10, 2024. Below is the ticket link to the San Francisco screening!

Check out the full festival lineup here.

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Films of Remembrance 2024 (Virtual Screening)
Feb
24
to Mar 10

Films of Remembrance 2024 (Virtual Screening)

  • Google Calendar ICS

Films of Remembrance, a day-long showcase of films presented by the Nichi Bei Foundation, sheds light on the forced removal and incarceration of the Japanese American community into American concentration camps during World War II.

Baseball Behind Barbed Wire will have two in-person screenings: February 24 in San Francisco’s Japantown and February 25 in San Jose’s Japantown. It will also be available online between February 24 – March 10, 2024. Below is the link to the virtual screening tickets!

Check out the full festival lineup here.

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Southwest Premiere @ Chandler International Film Festival 2024
Jan
24
7:40 PM19:40

Southwest Premiere @ Chandler International Film Festival 2024

  • LOOK Dine-In Cinemas Chandler (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Director Yuriko Gamo Romer, Co-Producer Loi Ameera Almeron, and film expert and JACL-Arizona Chapter President Bill Staples, Jr. in attendance.

The Chandler International Film Festival (CIFF) began in 2016 with a simple idea to share international films in a local setting. CIFF is proudly located in Chandler, Arizona and is one of the fastest-growing film festivals in Arizona. The festival is dedicated to uniting the community through the film--whether you’re a filmmaker or a casual viewer there is something for everyone. 

CIFF will be showcasing over 120 films submitted from all over the world spanning six continents and 35 countries.  Independent filmmakers from various countries assemble in Chandler to showcase their films and provide valuable insight into their craft. 

Check out the full CIFF2024 program here.

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Bay Area Premiere @ 26th United Nations Association Film Festival
Oct
29
1:00 PM13:00

Bay Area Premiere @ 26th United Nations Association Film Festival

  • Mitchell Park Community Center (map)
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Director Yuriko Gamo Romer, Producer Marc Smolowitz, and Co-Producer Loi Ameera Almeron in attendance.

We are delighted to announce the 26th United Nations Association Film Festival (UNAFF), which was founded in 1998 by Stanford educator and film critic Jasmina Bojic in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

This year’s theme SOLUTIONS continues our enduring devotion to the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, with an emphasis on strategies and approaches that offer solutions to the world's current burning problems.

As one of the oldest solely documentary film festivals in the US, UNAFF has grown and earned the respect of audiences and filmmakers alike for its fearless independence and integrity. In addition to providing early outlets for films, many of which later went on to win major awards and accolades, UNAFF prides itself in creating a community forum with year-round programs facilitating educationand dialogue about different cultures, issues, and solutions.

Over the years UNAFF has screened some of the most acclaimed and talked-about documentaries in the industry,many of which later went on to win major awards and accolades (among them 8 Academy Award winners and 34 Academy nominated documentaries).

Check out the full UNAFF26 line-up here.

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East Coast Premiere @ Immigration Film Fest 2023
Oct
22
5:00 PM17:00

East Coast Premiere @ Immigration Film Fest 2023

Co-Producer Loi Ameera Almeron in attendance.

Immigration Film Fest (IFF) consists of volunteers working year-round to produce an annual film festival that brings stories of immigrants and refugees to Capital-area audiences.

Now in its tenth year, the IFF began as an initiative  of the Washington Ethical Society, a nonprofit, humanistic religious congregation. This year IFF was taken over by, KAMA DC, which is a grassroots organization in Washington, DC that provides a platform for immigrants in the DMV area to share their skills and stories. IFF partners with several organizations across the DMV to screen films and support audiences in taking action. All donations are 100% tax free and dedicated exclusively to IFF.

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West Coast Premiere @ 24th Newport Beach Film Festival
Oct
19
6:00 PM18:00

West Coast Premiere @ 24th Newport Beach Film Festival

Director Yuriko Gamo Romer in attendance.

The Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) seeks to bring to Orange County the best of classic and contemporary filmmaking from around the world. Committed to enlightening the public with a first-class international film program as well as providing a forum for cultural understanding and enriching educational opportunities, the Festival focuses on showcasing a diverse collection of both studio and independent films. The Festival supports the creation and advancement of innovative and artistic cinematic works from both emerging and seasoned filmmakers and proudly embraces the passion, vision and independent spirit of these talented artists. With the integration of the local community and educational institutions, the Festival stimulates an interest in the study and appreciation of film and encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to participate.

Check out the full NBFF24 line-up here.

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Hawai'i Premiere @ 43rd Hawai'i International Film Festival
Oct
14
10:00 AM10:00

Hawai'i Premiere @ 43rd Hawai'i International Film Festival

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Director Yuriko Gamo Romer and Editor Shirley Thompson in attendance.

As the vanguard forum of international cinematic achievement in the Asia-Pacific region, Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF) endeavors to recognize new and emerging talent, promote career development and original collaborations through innovative education programs, and facilitate dynamic cultural exchange through the cinema arts.

HIFF is an Academy Award Qualifying film festival.

Check out the full HIFF43 line-up here.

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World Premiere @ 32nd Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival
Oct
8
1:30 PM13:30

World Premiere @ 32nd Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival

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Director Yuriko Gamo Romer and Co-Producer Loi Ameera Almeron in attendance.

Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute champions non-fiction storytelling by providing a platform for storytellers to entertain, educate and broaden perspectives.

The Institute engages audience members with impactful cinematic experiences through an annual festival and year-round programming. Located in scenic Hot Springs National Park, the nation’s first resort town, HSDFI aims to create a supportive, holistic haven for filmmakers and audiences to regenerate and celebrate their love of documentaries.

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