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