A Song for Ourselves

A Song for Ourselves is listed as an activity on the Syllabus, and from what I know it sounds wonderful. It's the premier of Tadashi Nakamura's documentary about Chris Iijima and his impact on the Asian American movement, as well as the use of music for social justice.

It's on February 28th, which is kind of soon, so maybe we can start talking about whether it'll be a class fieldtrip?


http://www.jaccc.org/09asongforourselves.htm

Director's Statement:

The Asian American Movement not only worked for social justice, it created the community into which I was born and raised. When I asked what the early movement was like, my mom simply played an old record for me. This was my first introduction to Chris Iijima. When I got to know Chris myself, rather than seeing him as an OG from the past, I looked up to him as a role model for the present. When Chris got sick, the community that was created over thirty years ago came together from all parts of the country to care for him and his family in a way that made me realize the lasting power of the Movement.
A Song For Ourselves is my attempt to capture the essence of this community I am grateful and proud to be a part of.