Persona Non Grata: The Story of Chiune Sugihara

Join the Nichi Bei Foundation at the San Francisco Premiere Screening of "Persona Non Grata" a new feature on "Japanese Schindler" Chiune Sugihara, who helped save 6,000 refugees from Nazis in the midst of WWII.

5 p.m. Benefit Screening: $50 Admission

  • Japanese American Director Cellin Gluck ("Black Rain," "Transformers," "Contact")
  • Madoka Sugihara, granddaughter of Chiune Sugihara from Japan
  • Survivors of Sugihara transit visas will be present
  • Reception featuring silent auction, food/ wine/ sake and entertainment by Murasaki Ensemble Trio

1:30 p.m. Screening

  • $20 General Admission
  • $15 Students/ Nichi Bei Foundation Members

When: Saturday, September 10

   Time: 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Where: New People Cinema, San Francisco

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