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 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.

Monday, February 21, 2022
Idaho State Museum, Boise, ID
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

Co-sponsored with Idaho State Museum, ACLU of Idaho, Boise Valley Japanese American Citizens League, Boise State University, and National Park Service.

To attend in person, RSVP required HERE. Masks suggested. Limited capacity.