April 6-12: Quad Cinema
April 21&22: Japan Society
During World War II, the Military Intelligence Service (MIS) was secretly formed by the U.S. Army, and was mostly comprised of “Nisei” (“second generation”) Japanese American men. They had pledged absolute allegiance to the United States at a time when most Japanese Americans were facing social and political inequalities. Braving the many prejudices against them, “Nisei” soldiers of MIS had to fight against Japan, their parents’ homeland, and proved their patriotism to the country that had placed their families in internment camps. During WWII, the MIS was successful in persuading the surrender of Japanese troops and helping many civilians avoid the path of suicide that they would have otherwise taken. They would go on to play a crucial role in expediting Japan’s recovery following Japan’s formal surrender in 1945. There were about 3000 MIS soldiers during the war and another 3000 who served during the occupation of Japan. Despite their contributions and achievements during the war, information regarding the MIS remained top secret and was long classified by the government.
Official Website & Trailer: http://mis-film.com
Director: Junichi Suzuki ( “442- Live with Honor, Die with Dignity -“”Toyo’s Camera” )
Music: KITARO / Theme Music: Jake Shimabukuro
Quad Cinema
www.quadcinema.com
34 West 13th Street, NYC (212)255.2243
Showtimes: April 6-12 1PM / 7:30PM
Tickets: $11
Buy Online (www.movietickets.com) or call 777-FILM#636
Japan Society
www.japansociety.org
Showtimes: April 21&22 1:40PM / 7PM
Tickets: $12 / $9 Japan Society members, seniors & students
Buy Online (www.japansociety.org/content.cfm/buy_tickets?eid=3095055f )or call (212)715-1258
Notes:
Japan Society screening includes a welcome speech by director Junichi Suzuki before each show.
Japan Society also screens Suzuki’s “442 – Live with Honor, Die with Dignity -” (with separate admission).
For further information, please visit Japan Society website.