and community service — with a desire to make a positive change in their communities.

VC designed this years festival to honor the archives and VCs practice of documenting Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in California and beyond.presents the story of Ralph Lazo.

Duane Kubos Cruisin J-Town explores the roots of the band Hiroshima and cultural scene in pre-redevelopment Little Tokyo.and Pacific Islander communities.through films including: The world premiere of Dissidents.

this lyrical documentary follows immigrant farm laborers — Chinese.Some highlights include:The world premiere of Home Court.

the AWC world premiere center the perspectives of six creatives and their artistic response to selections from the VC Archives.

a Sundance-selected film that explores the evolution of desire and sex on-screen from a female perspective — allowing women to reclaim the parts of themselves that have been objectified and exploited for decades.she was incarcerated with her family during World War II in Gila River.

The Irene Yamamoto Arts Writers Fellowship is made possible through a gift from Sharon Mizota to honor her late aunt.000 award to support their work over a six-month period.

she attended the International Ballet Academy.which aims to seed a network of writers in cities across the country to review in-person local cultural events.