Sincerely Miné Okubo will be screening at the Chicago Asian American Showcase on Saturday, May 20 at 3:30 p.m. (CDT). The 15-minute documentary about the iconic Japanese American artist Miné Okubo will precede the Sundance hit, NAM JUNE PAIK: MOON IS THE OLDEST TV.
This film focuses on the artistic span and career of Miné Okubo, a Japanese American artist known for her graphic memoir Citizen 13660 that chronicled her experiences of World War II incarceration. Directed by Yuka Murakami and produced by JANM’s Emmy Award-winning Frank H. Watase Media Arts Center, this film was a part of the Museum’s exhibition, Miné Okubo’s Masterpiece: The Art of Citizen 13660, and opened the JANM 30th Anniversary Digital Film Festival in 2022. The digital film festival highlights work produced by Watase Media Arts Center through screenings and live Q&A sessions with those involved with the films.
Watch the trailer below.
General Admission – $13
Student tickets can be purchased at the box office with a valid school ID
Group Rate – $9
Groups can save $4 off per ticket—minimum of 15 guests required
