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Film Screenings

"Out of Infamy: Michi Nishiura Weglyn " a film by Nancy Kapitanoff and Sharon Yamato, narrated by Sandra Oh

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Film Screenings

"Out of Infamy: Michi Nishiura Weglyn " a film by Nancy Kapitanoff and Sharon Yamato, narrated by Sandra Oh

Michi Nishiura Weglyn gave up a successful career as costume designer to write the landmark book, Years of Infamy: The Untold Story of America’s Concentration Camps, that set the record straight about the World War II incarceration. This short film paints a portrait of her dynamic personality and gives a stunning human face to the struggle for civil justice.

The film recently received a Special Jury Mention at this year's Tribeca Film Festival

After the film, there will a special panel discussion featuring, Sharon Yamato, Nancy Kapitanoff, and Professor Art Hansen.

[Purchase a copy of Out of Infamy: Michi Nishiura Weglyn at the Museum Store Online]

Sunday, Nov 07, 2010

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST

Michi Nishiura Weglyn gave up a successful career as costume designer to write the landmark book, Years of Infamy: The Untold Story of America’s Concentration Camps, that set the record straight about the World War II incarceration. This short film paints a portrait of her dynamic personality and gives a stunning human face to the struggle for civil justice.

The film recently received a Special Jury Mention at this year's Tribeca Film Festival

After the film, there will a special panel discussion featuring, Sharon Yamato, Nancy Kapitanoff, and Professor Art Hansen.

[Purchase a copy of Out of Infamy: Michi Nishiura Weglyn at the Museum Store Online]

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