Amid the revolutionary spirit of America's counterculture era, a generation of Japanese American youth—the Sansei—converged on Little Tokyo, transforming this historic neighborhood into a vibrant epicenter of activism. Drawing inspiration from the social movements sweeping across the nation, these young activists confronted urgent issues facing their community: Vietnam War opposition, aggressive urban redevelopment, the lingering trauma of wartime incarceration, and the struggle to preserve cultural identity in a rapidly changing landscape.

Through intimate conversations with key figures Evelyn Yoshimura, Mark Masoka, David Monkawa, and Lucien Kubo, this documentary chronicles their passionate fight against gentrification, their advocacy for affordable housing and social services, and their unwavering commitment to securing Little Tokyo's future as both a physical space and spiritual home for generations to come.

This screening is presented with HITO HATA: RAISE THE BANNER, and is co-sponsored and co-presented by Nichi Bei Foundation.