JANM and Okaeri presents To Be Takei, a documentary exploring the life of actor and activist George Takei.

From outer space to Capitol Hill, from the silver screen to YouTube, George Takei has blazed his own trail while conquering new frontiers. To Be Takei is a look at the many roles, on screen and off, played by the 77-year-old actor and activist whose wit, humor, and grace have helped him become an internationally-beloved figure and Internet phenomenon with nearly 8 million Facebook fans. The film offers an unprecedented glimpse into the daily life of George and his husband/business partner, Brad, and chronicles George's fascinating personal journey from childhood in a Japanese American incarceration camp to his iconic and groundbreaking role as Sulu on "Star Trek" to his rise as a pop culture icon and respected advocate for civil rights. JANM is especially proud to present To Be Takei as George currently sits on its Board of Trustees and is a Chairman Emeritus of the museum.

Doors open for reception at 6 p.m., screening at 7 p.m.

TICKETS:
JANM Members: FREE
Okaeri Registrants: FREE
General Admission: $5

To purchase tickets, please visit okaeri-la.org.
JANM Members, please email rsvp@janm.org to reserve your spot.

Okaeri: A Nikkei LGBTQ Gathering, held at JANM on Saturday, November 15, is a day of educational and storytelling workshops for LGBTQ members of the Nikkei community and their friends, family, and allies. All are welcome to come and share support and resources as we work to build an inclusive Nikkei community. For more information or to register for Okaeri, please check their website at okaeri-la.org.