Wednesday, November 10, 7:00pm - George Lucas Building, SCA 108
In preparation for the upcoming "Alternative Projections" experimental film symposium taking place at USC Nov. 12-14, Cinematheque108 invites you to a special screening of Robert A. Nakamura's Hito Hata: Raise the Banner.
About the Film
This poignant drama chronicles the contributions and hardships of Japanese Americans from the turn of the century to the late seventies. This history is told by Oda, a feisty Issei - one of the elderly bachelor laborers living in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo. Veteran actor/director Mako leads a veteran cast of Asian/Pacific American actors and actresses including Pat Morita, Sachiko and the East-West Players in this first feature film made by and about Asian Americans. Running time is 90 minutes.
