A SONG FOR OURSELVES World Premiere (film screening & live concert)
In the spirit of Creating Art, Creating Community, the JACCC presents the World Premiere of Tadashi Nakamura’s new film A SONG FOR OURSELVES: A personal journey into the life and music of Asian American Movement troubadour Chris Iijima.
During the 1970’s when Asians in America were invisible to the country- and more importantly even to themselves- the late Chris Iijima’s music provided the voice and identity an entire generation had been in search of. Tadashi Nakamura’s documentary film A SONG FOR OURSELVES shows how Chris’ music unleashed the contagious energy of the Asian American Movement with an unrelenting passion for social justice and a life well lived.
Live performances by Blue Scholars, Bambu, Kiwi and special guest artists Nobuko Miyamoto and Charlie Chin.
The $50 VIP ticket comes with your choice of a DVD of the film OR a mixtape by DJ Phatrick.
Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Aratani/Japan America Theatre
244 South San Pedro Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (213) 680-3700
Website: www.jaccc.org
E-Mail: jatevents@jaccc.org
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