Sansei Granddaughters’ Journey: From Remembrance to Resistance Film Screening and Q&A
San Mateo County Libraries
When
Sunday, June 7, 2026
6:00 PM UTC – 7:30 PM UTC
Where
620 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay, California 94019, United States
Details
About
Sansei Granddaughters’ Journey: From Remembrance to Resistance features the work of five highly respected third-generation Japanese American (sansei) artists: Shari Arai DeBoer, Ellen Bepp, Reiko Fujii, Kathy Fujii-Oka and Na Omi Shintani. This event honors the memory and legacy of the Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II and includes the artists' families. Through their unique and personal artistic expression, these descendants of the incarcerated share how the trauma of this unjust historical experience has impacted their lives and informs their art. The film, Q&A, and artwork aim to inspire dialogue concerning racial discrimination, identity, and civil liberties. Understanding the histories and traumas of the past can lead to equitable and humane treatment of all people. If this program sparks your curiosity, check out the rest of the One Book, One Coast series and deepen your engagement by reading They Called Us Enemy —a powerful story bringing Japanese American history to life through the deeply personal narrative at the heart of the series. Check it out in print or starting April 1, when unlimited digital copies of They Called Us Enemy will be available on both the Libby app and Hoopla platforms for San Mateo County Libraries cardholders—no holds or wait times required. Explore more books and films about the Japanese American history that inspired this event in our One Book, One Coast staff list .