Seventy-five years ago, Executive Order 9066 paved the way to the profound violation of constitutional rights that resulted in the forced incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans. Featuring George Takei and many others who were incarcerated, as well as newly rediscovered photographs of Dorothea Lange,
AND THEN THEY CAME FOR US brings history into the present, retelling this difficult story and following Japanese American activists as they speak out against the Muslim registry and travel ban. Knowing our history is the first step to ensuring we do not repeat it.
AND THEN THEY CAME FOR US is a cautionary and inspiring tale for these dark times.
To see a trailer of the film, click here.Marcia Jarmel will also be co-presenting a session to introduce Abby Ginzberg's film on Saturday, March 24 at 1 PM.
