*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.

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