11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Feature Film: Norm Mineta Story | Short Film: Japantown: A Walk Through Memory

Feature Film:  An American Story: Norman Mineta and His Legacy is a film about injustice, redemption, and a burning desire for all people to be treated equally. Norman Mineta's story follows his experience as a Japanese American inside a U.S. concentration camp to his rise to prominence, making him one of the most influential Asian Americans in U.S. history. A bipartisan visionary who championed political civility, he is a change maker whose legacy includes a lifelong commitment to social justice.

Feature Short:  Japantown: A Walk Through Memory tells the story of San Jose's historic Japantown, one of three remaining in the United States. The film explores the neighborhood's vibrant modern-day incarnation, as well as its deep history as part of the Japanese internment of WW2. This short is especially timely in light of the immigration issues facing America today. Ultimately, this is a story of celebration - a celebration of Japantown's community and Asian American legacy.

Q&A Guests
Dianne Fukami, Director and Co-Producer of An American Story: Norman Mineta and His Legacy
Kuang Lee, Director and Producer of Japantown: A Walk Through Memory