10th Annual Asian American Film Series

The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation presents the Tenth Annual Asian American Film Series Fridays, July 5, 12, 19, and 26 at Alhecama Theatre

The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation (SBTHP) is pleased to present the tenth annual Asian American Film Series, a four-part event held each Friday in July at the Alhecama Theatre (215 A East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara). At all four screenings, dinner will be available to purchase an hour before the screening, and a Q&A and reception will follow each film.

During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the area in and around the Santa Barbara Presidio included communities of Chinese and Japanese, residing in what was a unique and culturally rich neighborhood. SBTHP’s Asian American Film Series includes films with themes common to the experience of these communities in the effort to connect a modern audience with the history of the Asian American experience in Santa Barbara. Film selections address a broad range of historical and modern topics, such as the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII, Chinese American adoptions, and the contributions of key Asian American figures. This film series is made possible by the generous support of the George H. Griffiths and Olive J. Griffiths Charitable Foundation. For more information, call (805) 961-5374 or visit www.sbthp.org/aafs.

PATSY MINK: AHEAD OF THE MAJORITY

In 1965, Patsy Takemoto Mink battles racism and sexism to become the first Japanese-American and woman of color in the United States Congress. Seven years later, she ran for the U.S. presidency and was the driving force behind Title IX, the landmark legislation that transformed women’s opportunities in higher education and athletics.

July 5, 7PM

Admission is free for SBTHP members, $5 suggested donation for non-members. Dinner can be purchased at 6PM (one hour before the screening); reception to follow

FOR THE SAKE OF THE CHILDREN

For the Sake of the Children explores the legacy of the Japanese-American internment, its impact on current generations who are descendants of families who were incarcerated and the complex interplay of culture, racial prejudice, history, and intergenerational differences.

July 12, 7PM

Admission is free for SBTHP members, $5 suggested donation for non-members. Dinner can be purchased at 6PM (one hour before the screening); reception to follow.

ULAM: MAIN DISH ULAM

Main Dish is the first food documentary following the rise of the Filipino food movement via the chefs crossing over to the center of the American table.

July 19, 7PM

Admission is free for SBTHP members, $5 suggested donation for non-members. Dinner can be purchased at 6PM (one hour before the screening); reception to follow.

BITTERSWEET ROOTS: THE CHINESE IN CALIFORNIA’S HEARTLAND

The California Delta, in the heart of the state, is the only place in America where the Chinese have maintained a sustained presence for nearly a century and a half. Here, immigrants from China transformed swampland into one of the richest agricultural regions on Earth. This is their story about how they came and thrived despite hardship and discrimination, an experience that has been both bitter and sweet.

July 26, 7PM

Admission is free for SBTHP members, $5 suggested donation for non-members. Dinner can be purchased at 6PM (one hour before the screening); reception to follow

CALENDAR LISTING

Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority (film) Date & Time: Friday, July 5, 2019 at 7:00 PM Location: Alhecama Theatre, 215A East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara Admission: free for SBTHP members; $5 suggested donation for non-members For more information: www.sbthp.org/aafs or (805) 961-5374

For the Sake of the Children (film) Date & Time: Friday, July 12, 2019 at 7:00 PM Location: Alhecama Theatre, 215A East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara Admission: free for SBTHP members; $5 suggested donation for non-members For more information: www.sbthp.org/aafs or (805) 961-5374

ULAM: Main Dish (film) Date & Time: Friday, July 19, 2019 at 7:00 PM Location: Alhecama Theatre, 215A East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara Admission: free for SBTHP members; $5 suggested donation for non-members For more information: www.sbthp.org/aafs or (805) 961-5374

Bittersweet Roots: The Chinese in California’s Heartland (film) Date & Time: Friday, July 26, 2019 at 7 PM Location: Alhecama Theatre, 215A East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara Admission: free for SBTHP members; $5 suggested donation for non-members For more information: www.sbthp.org/aafs or (805) 961-5374

ABOUT SANTA BARBARA TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION Founded in 1963 by Dr. Pearl Chase, the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation (SBTHP) stewards the past and present of the Presidio Neighborhood and inspires preservation advocacy throughout the County in order to create a more vibrant community. SBTHP operates El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park, Santa Barbara’s 18th-century birthplace, under an agreement with California State Parks. In addition to portions of the Spanish Fort, El Presidio SHP includes the Alhecama Theatre (1925) and the campus of the Santa Barbara School of the Arts, and Jimmy’s Oriental Gardens (1947) the last visible connection to Santa Barbara’s Chinatown. The organization also operates Casa de la Guerra, the 1820’s adobe home of Presidio Comandante José de la Guerra, and the Santa Inés Mission Mills near Solvang, CA. SBTHP produces dozens of community and school programs throughout the year to provide access to these special historic places. SBTHP is 501(c)(3) non-profit organization; learn more at www.sbthp.org.