When We Win: Passion for Justice - A film about Yuri Kochiyama

Schedule

Tue May 19 2026 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm

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La Peña Cultural Center | Berkeley, CA

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This month’s gathering will celebrate the shared birthday of Yuri Kochiyama, Malcolm X, Ho Chi Minh and Lorraine Hansberry!
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When We Win Film Series: Passion for Justice - A film about Yuri Kochiyama

Sliding Scale Tickets: $5 - $25 | No one turned away for lack of funds | FREE for La Peña Members

Online ticket sales end when doors open. Tickets available at the door until we reach capacity.

This month’s gathering will celebrate the shared birthday of Yuri Kochiyama, Malcolm X, Ho Chi Minh and Lorraine Hansberry, with a screening of Passion for Justice. A member of the Kochiyama family will be joining us.

All are welcome. Seating will be theater-style. For accessibility requests, please contact us at least one week in advance. Email us at [email protected].


About the Film:

Passion for Justice tells the story of Yuri Kochiyama, a Japanese American activist whose life spanned some of the most significant struggles of the 20th century, from the Black Libration movement to Puerto Rican independance and Japanese American Redress movement.


https://vimeo.com/541205039?share=copy

About this Political Education Series:

When We Win: Political Education Film Series spotlights people’s struggles for liberation, decolonization, and the world to come. Each screening will include political education with facilitation, interactive discussions, and conversations featuring remarks from filmmakers and/or organizers active in peoples’ movements for liberation and justice.

  • Sign up to Volunteer (free entry): https://signup.com/go/RCqqgTW
  • Learn more about upcoming film screenings at Lapena.info/we-win
  • Presented by La Peña Cultural Center, Center for Political Education, and Freedom Archives. Sponsored by the SFSU Film School.


Accessibility:
  • La Peña is a wheelchair-accessible venue with step-less entry, wide doorways, and accessible restrooms.
  • Restrooms are all-gender.
  • Masks are strongly encouraged. If you’re experiencing COVID-19, cold, or flu-like symptoms, please consider staying home to protect our community. HEPA air purifiers operate throughout our space.

We strive to make La Peña a welcoming, accessible space for everyone. For accommodation requests, please contact us at least one week in advance, and we’ll do our best to support you. Email us at programs@Lapena.org.


Getting to La Peña:
  • Public Transit: The 18 bus line stops directly across the street (Shattuck & Woolsey), and Ashby BART is just two blocks away.
  • Parking: Free street parking is available, or park at the Ashby BART station for a fee.
  • Bike-Friendly: Bike racks are available outside La Peña.

Support La Peña
  • La Peña Members get FREE entry for this event! Become a member to unlock discounts, free events, and other perks all year. Join today: Lapena.org/members
  • Make a tax-deductible donation to sustain the art, culture and community programs that keep La Peña thriving. Donate: Lapena.org/donate

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🕑: 07:00 PM
Doors open to La Peña Theater
🕑: 07:30 PM
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Film Screening + Political Education Discussion
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La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, United States

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