WHO/WHAT: In 1942, following the bombing of Pearl Harbor during World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared that all Japanese Americans would be interned in isolated camps. “Our Lost Years,” a new film written and directed by Lane Nishikawa, examines how incarceration affected Japanese Americans for generations. In partnership with the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center, Central Pacific Bank Foundation, and Maui Sons and Daughters of the Nisei Veterans, the Historic ‘Iao Theater in Wailuku will present the film for one night only, with conversation and a Q&A session with Nishikawa to follow.
WHEN/WHERE: Thursday, June 9, 6-9 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) The Historic ‘Iao Theater, 68 N. Market St.
COST: General admission $30; students and seniors $20 (tickets come with a movie goodie bag). A two-seat social distance will apply for this event. Visit mauionstage.com/our-lost-years/ to purchase tickets.
