Last seen in Sacramento 45 years ago when first released, HITO HATA: RAISE THE BANNER, the landmark first film of the Japanese American Issei experience, features the first generation of Asian American actors, including the incomparable Mako and Sacramento natives Noriyuki “Pat” Morita and Yuki Shimoda.

HITO HATA was recently transferred from the original film format to a 4K video presentation. It will be preceded by the short documentary 1970’S: THE FIGHT FOR LITTLE TOKYO, which chronicles the redevelopment and gentrification struggle in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, upon which HITO HATA is based.

Directed by Robert A. Nakamura and Duane Kubo, both of whom now have their early documentaries (MANZANAR, CRUISIN’ J TOWN) included in the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry, HITO HATA’s music track was composed by Da n Kuramoto of Hiroshima fame and includes the koto work of the legendary June Kuramoto.

Director Duane Kubo will participate in a post-screening Question and Answer discussion, and a brief reception in the theatre lobby will follow.

This screening is co-sponsored and co-presented by Nichi Bei Foundation.