Join the Nichi Bei Foundation at the San Francisco Premiere Screening of "Persona Non Grata" (2015, 2 hours, 19 min.), a new feature film on "Japanese Schindler" Chiune Sugihara, who helped to save some 6,000 Jewish refugees from Nazi persecution.
There will be 2 screenings: 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.*
*SPECIAL GUESTS: Director Cellin Gluck, Sugihara family member at 5 p.m. Benefit Screening!
For info and tickets, visit http://www.nichibei.org/persona-non-grata/
For inquiry: [email protected] or (415) 294-4655
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* 5 p.m. BENEFIT SCREENING: $50 General Admission
• Special Guests for post-film Discussion, moderated by Fox 2 Reporter Jana Katsuyama:
-- Japanese American Director Cellin Gluck ("Black Rain," "Transformers," "Contact")
-- Madoka Sugihara, granddaughter of Chiune Sugihara from Japan
-- Survivors of Sugihara transit visas will be invited
• Reception featuring silent auction, food/wine/sake and entertainment by the Murasaki Ensemble Trio
• LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE •
____________________________________________
1:30 p.m. SCREENING
• $20 General Admission
• $15 Students / Nichi Bei Foundation Members
• Includes "Persona Non Grata" screening ONLY
• LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE •
ABOUT "PERSONA NON GRATA":
During the dark days of war, a compassionate Japanese diplomat served as a beacon of light for some 6,000 Jewish refugees escaping certain death at the hands of Nazi Germany, daring to defy his own government and following his own convictions. It is estimated that around 40,000 descendants of the Jewish refugees are alive today because of his actions.
But why did Chiune Sugihara put not only himself but also his family in danger? Why did he issue visas to Jewish refugees of his own volition without the permission of the Japanese government? Now, more than 70 years after the end of World War II, the dramatic truth behind this decision comes to the big screen.
In the title role of Chiune Sugihara, a diplomat concerned about the future of Japan, is Toshiaki Karasawa, one of the country's leading actors who was twice nominated for the Japan Academy Awards and was named Best Newcomer in 1992. Koyuki, known to international audiences from "The Last Samurai" (2003), stars as Yukiko, Chiune Sugihara's wife who supports and brings him peace of mind throughout his journey.
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There will be 2 screenings: 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.*
*SPECIAL GUESTS: Director Cellin Gluck, Sugihara family member at 5 p.m. Benefit Screening!
For info and tickets, visit http://www.nichibei.org/persona-non-grata/
For inquiry: [email protected] or (415) 294-4655
____________________________________________
* 5 p.m. BENEFIT SCREENING: $50 General Admission
• Special Guests for post-film Discussion, moderated by Fox 2 Reporter Jana Katsuyama:
-- Japanese American Director Cellin Gluck ("Black Rain," "Transformers," "Contact")
-- Madoka Sugihara, granddaughter of Chiune Sugihara from Japan
-- Survivors of Sugihara transit visas will be invited
• Reception featuring silent auction, food/wine/sake and entertainment by the Murasaki Ensemble Trio
• LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE •
____________________________________________
1:30 p.m. SCREENING
• $20 General Admission
• $15 Students / Nichi Bei Foundation Members
• Includes "Persona Non Grata" screening ONLY
• LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE •
ABOUT "PERSONA NON GRATA":
During the dark days of war, a compassionate Japanese diplomat served as a beacon of light for some 6,000 Jewish refugees escaping certain death at the hands of Nazi Germany, daring to defy his own government and following his own convictions. It is estimated that around 40,000 descendants of the Jewish refugees are alive today because of his actions.
But why did Chiune Sugihara put not only himself but also his family in danger? Why did he issue visas to Jewish refugees of his own volition without the permission of the Japanese government? Now, more than 70 years after the end of World War II, the dramatic truth behind this decision comes to the big screen.
In the title role of Chiune Sugihara, a diplomat concerned about the future of Japan, is Toshiaki Karasawa, one of the country's leading actors who was twice nominated for the Japan Academy Awards and was named Best Newcomer in 1992. Koyuki, known to international audiences from "The Last Samurai" (2003), stars as Yukiko, Chiune Sugihara's wife who supports and brings him peace of mind throughout his journey.
Join the Nichi Bei Foundation at the San Francisco Premiere Screening of "Persona Non Grata" (2015, 2 hours, 19 min.), a new feature film on "Japanese Schindler" Chiune Sugihara, who helped to save some 6,000 Jewish refugees from Nazi persecution.
There will be 2 screenings: 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.*
*SPECIAL GUESTS: Director Cellin Gluck, Sugihara family member at 5 p.m. Benefit Screening!
For info and tickets, visit http://www.nichibei.org/persona-non-grata/
For inquiry: [email protected] or (415) 294-4655
____________________________________________
* 5 p.m. BENEFIT SCREENING: $50 General Admission
• Special Guests for post-film Discussion, moderated by Fox 2 Reporter Jana Katsuyama:
-- Japanese American Director Cellin Gluck ("Black Rain," "Transformers," "Contact")
-- Madoka Sugihara, granddaughter of Chiune Sugihara from Japan
-- Survivors of Sugihara transit visas will be invited
• Reception featuring silent auction, food/wine/sake and entertainment by the Murasaki Ensemble Trio
• LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE •
____________________________________________
1:30 p.m. SCREENING
• $20 General Admission
• $15 Students / Nichi Bei Foundation Members
• Includes "Persona Non Grata" screening ONLY
• LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE •
ABOUT "PERSONA NON GRATA":
During the dark days of war, a compassionate Japanese diplomat served as a beacon of light for some 6,000 Jewish refugees escaping certain death at the hands of Nazi Germany, daring to defy his own government and following his own convictions. It is estimated that around 40,000 descendants of the Jewish refugees are alive today because of his actions.
But why did Chiune Sugihara put not only himself but also his family in danger? Why did he issue visas to Jewish refugees of his own volition without the permission of the Japanese government? Now, more than 70 years after the end of World War II, the dramatic truth behind this decision comes to the big screen.
In the title role of Chiune Sugihara, a diplomat concerned about the future of Japan, is Toshiaki Karasawa, one of the country's leading actors who was twice nominated for the Japan Academy Awards and was named Best Newcomer in 1992. Koyuki, known to international audiences from "The Last Samurai" (2003), stars as Yukiko, Chiune Sugihara's wife who supports and brings him peace of mind throughout his journey.
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There will be 2 screenings: 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.*
*SPECIAL GUESTS: Director Cellin Gluck, Sugihara family member at 5 p.m. Benefit Screening!
For info and tickets, visit http://www.nichibei.org/persona-non-grata/
For inquiry: [email protected] or (415) 294-4655
____________________________________________
* 5 p.m. BENEFIT SCREENING: $50 General Admission
• Special Guests for post-film Discussion, moderated by Fox 2 Reporter Jana Katsuyama:
-- Japanese American Director Cellin Gluck ("Black Rain," "Transformers," "Contact")
-- Madoka Sugihara, granddaughter of Chiune Sugihara from Japan
-- Survivors of Sugihara transit visas will be invited
• Reception featuring silent auction, food/wine/sake and entertainment by the Murasaki Ensemble Trio
• LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE •
____________________________________________
1:30 p.m. SCREENING
• $20 General Admission
• $15 Students / Nichi Bei Foundation Members
• Includes "Persona Non Grata" screening ONLY
• LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE •
ABOUT "PERSONA NON GRATA":
During the dark days of war, a compassionate Japanese diplomat served as a beacon of light for some 6,000 Jewish refugees escaping certain death at the hands of Nazi Germany, daring to defy his own government and following his own convictions. It is estimated that around 40,000 descendants of the Jewish refugees are alive today because of his actions.
But why did Chiune Sugihara put not only himself but also his family in danger? Why did he issue visas to Jewish refugees of his own volition without the permission of the Japanese government? Now, more than 70 years after the end of World War II, the dramatic truth behind this decision comes to the big screen.
In the title role of Chiune Sugihara, a diplomat concerned about the future of Japan, is Toshiaki Karasawa, one of the country's leading actors who was twice nominated for the Japan Academy Awards and was named Best Newcomer in 1992. Koyuki, known to international audiences from "The Last Samurai" (2003), stars as Yukiko, Chiune Sugihara's wife who supports and brings him peace of mind throughout his journey.
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