Day of Remembrance
Friends of Minidoka, Minidoka National Historic Site, and community partners are commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066 with community screenings of Alternative Facts: The Lies of Executive Order 9066. Jon Osaki, the filmmaker, and other community leaders will participate in post-screening panels to discuss the lessons and legacy for today.
Alternative Facts: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans.
Alternative Facts sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120,000 Japanese Americans. The film exposes the lies used to justify the decision and the cover-up that went all the way to the United States Supreme Court. The film also examines the parallels to the current climate of fear, attitudes towards immigrant communities, and similar attempts to abuse the powers of the government.
Saturday, February 19, 2022
The Community Library, Ketchum, Idaho
4 - 6 pm
Panelists include: Jon Osaki, filmmaker; Becky Lopez, Executive Director of The Alliance of Idaho; and Hon. Ronald Bush, former Chief Magistrate Judge for US District Court for the District of Idaho
To attend in person, RSVP at www.comlib.org. Proof of vaccination and masks required. Limited capacity.
To view the event virtually, click HERE.
Sunday, February 20, 2022
The College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho
2:30 - 4:30 pm
Panelists include: Jon Osaki, filmmaker; Karen Hirai Olen, Minidoka Survivor; and Alejandra Hernandez, Executive Director, Unity Alliance of Southern Idaho.
To attend in person, RSVP required HERE. Masks suggested. Limited capacity.
Monday, February 21, 2022
Idaho State Museum, Boise, Idaho
2:30 - 4:30 pm
Panelists include: Jon Osaki, filmmaker; Leo Morales, Executive Director of The ACLU of Idaho; and Hon. Ronald Bush, former Chief Magistrate Judge for US District Court for the District of Idaho
To attend in person, RSVP HERE. Masks suggested. Limited capacity.