Nov. 6 at 5PM

Doshisya University Karasuma Campus

Shiko-kan SK119 Sokokuji Monzencho Kamigyo Ward Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 602-0898

Screening + Q&A with Director Tad Nakamura and Performance w/ Nobuko Miyamoto & Derek Nakamoto

Sunnyvale AMC

150 E. McKinley Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

*Screening only

Cornerstone Arts Center

Colorado College

825 N. Cascade Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80903

* Screening + Q&A with Director Quyên Nguyễn-Lê

Paramount Center - 559 Washington Street, Boston MA

*Screening only

Consolidated Kahala Theatre

4211 Waialae Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii 96816

SCREENS WITH: BECAUSE OF YOU, I AM DIRECTOR: Doug Menuez This short film takes viewers on an inspiring and intriguing visit with PJ and Roy Hirabayashi, whose lifelong partnership is dedicated to taiko, the Japanese drum. After founding San Jose Taiko 50 years ago, they became innovators by combining Japanese folk taiko with complex polyrhythms from American and other musical influences to form an original Japanese American musical art form. Their style of ensemble taiko has now spread across the US and worldwide. They have been honored by the Smithsonian and NEA, among others. We also learn how PJ and Roy found purpose by using taiko as a platform for Japanese American identity, social change, and community-building.

* Preview Screening with French Subtitles + Q&A with Director Quyên Nguyễn-Lê 

Le Grand Action

5 Rue des Écoles, 75005 Paris, France

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

*Free Screening!

Manitou Art Center

513 Manitou Ave Manitou Springs CO 80829

Emerson College Los Angeles Center 

5960 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA