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Japanese in Tijuana documentary screening at UCLA on May 8

Film & Other Media
In Person
Charles E. Young Research Library at UCLA
Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Date: May 8, 2008

Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.


El México mas Cercano a Japón
Directed by Shinpei Takeda

This 50-minute video documentary reveals a rather unknown history of the Japanese community in Tijuana that has existed since the 1920s. The documentary weaves the images taken by the first Japanese photographer of Tijuana in the 20s with testimonials from the first, second, and third generations. The film also highlights the plight of the Japanese community during World War II. It is a story of historical and contemporary economic and cultural connections between Japan and Tijuana.

For more information, see
www.signonsandiego.com/news/features/20080302-9999-1c02japanm.html

UCLA Asian American Studies Center,
Aratani Endowed Chair,
Charles E. Young Research Library,
Chicano Studies Research Center,
Asian American Studies Graduate Student Association,
& Asian American Studies Deptartment
are co-sponsoring this screening of
El México mas Cercano a Japón

UCLA screening
Thursday, May 8, 2008
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Charles E. Young Research Library
Research Library Presentation Room, Room 11348


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