Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 6:30 PM
Midwest Buddhist Temple
450 W. Menomonee St
Chicago, IL 60614

TRANSCENDING - THE WAT MISAKA STORY is a documentary film about Wat Misaka, the first person of color to be drafted into what is now the NBA. A Nisei who was born, raised and is still living in Utah, he was the very first draft pick of the New York Knicks, in 1947. Overcoming the national political
climate during World War II, Wat was a star player for the University of Utah 1944 and 1947 championship teams, taking 2 years off in between to serve in the U.S. Army. His perseverance and loyalty to his teammates, other Nisei friends (including those interned at Topaz) and his family are a testament to the unflappable Japanese American spirit.

Pizza dinner will be served.  Free & open to the public.
Parking available. From North Ave., turn north on Hudson Ave. to temple.