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Transcending: The Wat Misaka Story

In Person
Aratani/ Japan America Theatre
Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Date: Feb. 15, 2009

Time: 2 p.m.


This exciting documentary features the first Asian American pro basketball player, Wat Misaka. This film will be shown at the Aratani/Japan America Theatre.

To make reservations or for more information contact:

Aratani/Japan Theatre Box Office -- (213) 680-3700.

Tickets are $10 General Admission, $8 Seniors/Students, $7 JACCC & JANM members.

Presented in collaboration with the Japanese American Community Culture Center, Little Tokyo Service Center, and the Japanese American National Museum.


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