The Criminal Courts Bar Association, Japanese American Bar Association, and Asian Pacific American Bar Association will present a screening of “One Fighting Irishman” on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at Omni Los Angeles Hotel California Plaza, 251 S. Olive St., Los Angeles.
Reception with appetizers and no-host bar at 5:30 p.m.; screening at 6 p.m.; panel presentation at 6:30 p.m.
This short film, narrated by actor and activist George Takei, tells the story of Wayne M. Collins (1899-1974), one of few attorneys to defend Japanese Americans during World War II, who fought for 23 years to help restore U.S. citizenship for more than 5,500 people who renounced under governmental duress at the Tule Lake Segregation Center.
Speakers: Judge Jon R. Takasugi, Justice Kathryn Doi Todd, attorney Mia Yamamoto, and filmmakers Sharon Yamato and Evan Kodani.
Free with discounted $15 valet parking at the hotel. Seating is limited so registration is required. Info: www.laccba.shop/