442 soldiers standing with American flag in background

Performances

Defining Courage at the Aratani Theatre

442 soldiers standing with American flag in background

Performances

Defining Courage at the Aratani Theatre

Two Performances at the JACCC Aratani Theatre:
  • 3 p.m.—SOLD OUT
  • 7 p.m.

 

Defining Courage is a journey into the legacy of the Nisei Soldier, Americans of Japanese ancestry who served in the segregated military units of the 100th IB, 442nd RCT, MIS, and 522nd FAB. Considered the greatest fighting units in American military history, most have never heard their extraordinary stories.

Join Emmy Award-winning filmmakers Jeff MacIntyre and ABC7 News Anchor David Ono, as they immerse you into the tragic, yet uplifting world of these heroes who fought prejudice at home and the enemy abroad.

You’ll fly over World War II battlefields in Italy, France, Japan, and Germany, in an unforgettable live event that includes: stunning cinematography, live music & choir, historic film and eyewitness interviews.

SEE, HEAR, and EXPERIENCE their incredible heroics through this piece of innovative storytelling. Far from a history lesson, it is a testament to inner strength, one that inspires us in our search for courage in today’s world.

For more info, visit DefiningCourageShow.com

 

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This performance is presented by the Story Boldly, Japanese American Citizens League, Japanese American National Museum, Outside In Theatre, and the Umami Fund.

Sunday, Jul 23, 2023

Japanese American Cultural & Community Center

Aratani Theatre

244 S. San Pedro St.

Los Angeles, CA 90012

Two Performances at the JACCC Aratani Theatre:
  • 3 p.m.—SOLD OUT
  • 7 p.m.

 

Defining Courage is a journey into the legacy of the Nisei Soldier, Americans of Japanese ancestry who served in the segregated military units of the 100th IB, 442nd RCT, MIS, and 522nd FAB. Considered the greatest fighting units in American military history, most have never heard their extraordinary stories.

Join Emmy Award-winning filmmakers Jeff MacIntyre and ABC7 News Anchor David Ono, as they immerse you into the tragic, yet uplifting world of these heroes who fought prejudice at home and the enemy abroad.

You’ll fly over World War II battlefields in Italy, France, Japan, and Germany, in an unforgettable live event that includes: stunning cinematography, live music & choir, historic film and eyewitness interviews.

SEE, HEAR, and EXPERIENCE their incredible heroics through this piece of innovative storytelling. Far from a history lesson, it is a testament to inner strength, one that inspires us in our search for courage in today’s world.

For more info, visit DefiningCourageShow.com

 

story boldly logo  jacl logo  janm logo purple    the outside in logo    

This performance is presented by the Story Boldly, Japanese American Citizens League, Japanese American National Museum, Outside In Theatre, and the Umami Fund.

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