Event

OUR LOST YEARS

"Our Lost Years" is a community event hosted by the Puyallup Valley JACL, the Greater Kent Historical Society, the Kent Lutheran Church, and the White River Buddhist Temple.

Lane Nishikawa's film recalls the incarceration of 120,000 individuals of Japanese descent during WWII. "Our Lost Years" takes the audience on a personal, comprehensive, behind-the-scenes journey, exploring the emotional and psychological impact of Executive Order 9066 and H.R. 442. It recounts the insurmountable ten-year battle for redress and reparations with its bittersweet triumph and the legacy of a battered community becoming the voice of justice for all people.

A short trailer can be found at https://youtu.be/uoVop_jCRDM

After the film showing, Mr. Nishikawa will participate in a question and answer session. Open and honest dialogue and conversations are expected.

Autographed copies of "Our Lost Years" will be on sale along with his previous film, "Only the Brave" which recalls the trials and victories of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team.

Simple refreshments will be served by the hosting organizations: Greater Kent Historical Society, Kent Grand Organ, Puyallup Valley JACL, and White River Buddhist Temple.