Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Join us for the launch of the Digital Library of Japanese American Incarceration Films, a new online collection of 100+ films, spanning 80 years of footage, documenting the forced removal and incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.
This virtual program will be moderated by Densho founder Tom Ikeda and feature a panel of speakers—film scholar and educator Frako Loden, filmmaker and former Internet Archive leader Wendy Hanamura, as well as Densho Content Director and historian Brian Niiya—who will discuss the role of film in preserving memory, shaping public understanding, and teaching this critical history. You’ll also learn about the project’s origins, view a short montage of featured films, and hear why this collection is essential for both preservation and education.
Register at bit.ly/JAFilmLibrary
The event is co-hosted by Densho and Internet Archive, and this project was made possible through the generous support of the Japanese American Confinement Sites Grant Program. All are welcome to attend and explore this important new resource.
