Our film is now live on the Third World Newsreel catalogue
for educational distribution - on DVD and via streaming!
The real history of Japanese American incarceration is
minimized in most school curricula. As a result, the general American public
does not know nearly enough about these experiences, and most have never heard
of Tule Lake.
Why is it important for young people to learn about this
shameful chapter of American history, and how thousands of Japanese Americans
risked everything to stand up for their civil rights?
"Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat
it."
Today, we are seeing similar government-sponsored abuse of
immigrant communities, as well as the same tactics
that were used to soften the reality of the experience. Breaking this
cycle has been foremost in the conversations this film has sparked across the
country, and our educational distribution is an opportunity to inspire the next
generation.
Bringing Resistance at Tule Lake to classrooms across the country
will empower students and educators to fully engage with this urgent, hidden
history. This meticulously crafted and researched documentary is driven by
powerful first-hand accounts, illuminated by expert commentary. It is
accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum guide that invites students to delve
deeply into this history, and draw connections to current issues faced by
immigrants, refugees and communities of color.
Our hope is that instead of asking "what is Tule
Lake?" more people will ask "what can we learn from Tule Lake?"
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