Asian American Film Series (Closing Night)
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Please join us July 31st at 6pm for Closing Night for our 17-annual Asian American Film Series (AAFS) at the historic Alhecama Theatre for a special screening of THE MOCHI MOVIE, directed by Sky Bergman!
THE MOCHI MOVIE explores the centuries-old Japanese tradition of Mochi-tsuki—the ceremonial pounding of rice to make mochi for the New Year—as a lens into resilience, identity, and intergenerational connection. Featuring appearances by cultural icon George Takei, Kristen Hayashi curator at the Japanese American National Museum, and the story of renowned photographer Toyo Miyatake, THE MOCHI MOVIE brings together voices across generations to reflect on the deeper meaning of tradition. (2026, 51 minutes)
Q&A with director Sky Bergman and an outdoor reception will follow the screening.
Event Details:
When: Friday, July 31 at 6pm
Where: Alhecama Theatre (215a East Canon Perdido St.)
Cost: $5 suggested donation / Free for SBTHP Members
For more information visit: sbthp.org/aafs
THE MOCHI MOVIE explores the centuries-old Japanese tradition of Mochi-tsuki—the ceremonial pounding of rice to make mochi for the New Year—as a lens into resilience, identity, and intergenerational connection. Featuring appearances by cultural icon George Takei, Kristen Hayashi curator at the Japanese American National Museum, and the story of renowned photographer Toyo Miyatake, THE MOCHI MOVIE brings together voices across generations to reflect on the deeper meaning of tradition. (2026, 51 minutes)
Q&A with director Sky Bergman and an outdoor reception will follow the screening.
Event Details:
When: Friday, July 31 at 6pm
Where: Alhecama Theatre (215a East Canon Perdido St.)
Cost: $5 suggested donation / Free for SBTHP Members
For more information visit: sbthp.org/aafs
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Alhecama Theatre, 914 Santa Barbara Street,Santa Barbara, California, United States
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