Friends of Minidoka, Minidoka National Historic Site, and community partners are commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066 with community screenings of Alternative Facts: The Lies of Executive Order 9066. Jon Osaki, the filmmaker, and other community leaders will participate in post-screening panels to discuss the lessons and legacy for today.

Alternative Facts sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120,000 Japanese Americans. The film exposes the lies used to justify the decision and the cover-up that went all the way to the United States Supreme Court. The film also examines the parallels to the current climate of fear, attitudes towards immigrant communities, and similar attempts to abuse the powers of the government.

Sunday, February 20, 2022
College of Southern Idaho, Hepworth Building, Room 108
2:30 - 4:30 pm
Panelists include: Jon Osaki, filmmaker; Karen Hirai Olen, Minidoka Survivor; and Alejandra Hernandez, Executive Director, Unity Alliance of Southern Idaho.

Co-sponsored with the Idaho Falls and Pocatello-Blackfoot chapters of the Japanese American Citizens League, Unity Alliance of Southern Idaho, College of Southern Idaho, and National Park Service.

To attend in person, RSVP required HERE. Masks suggested. Limited capacity.