El México mas Cercano a Japón

UCLA's: 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, & Nikkei Student Union are co-sponsoring this screening of El México mas Cercano a Japón

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. see www.signonsandiego.com/news/features/20080302-9999-1c02japanm.html

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

Free and open to the public. No RSVP necessary.
Park in Lot 5 ($8/day)
For more information, please call UCLA Asian American
Studies Center: (310) 825-2974