And Then They Came for Us

And Then They Came for Us · 2017

And Then They Came for Us (2017) is a Documentary / History film directed by Abby Ginzberg, starring George Takei, Mary Street Alinder, Satsuki Ina.

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Overview

Seventy-five years ago, Executive Order 9066 paved the way to the profound violation of constitutional rights that resulted in the forced incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans. Featuring George Takei and many others who were incarcerated, as well as newly rediscovered photographs of Dorothea Lange, And Then They Came for Us brings history into the present, retelling this difficult story and following Japanese American activists as they speak out against the Muslim registry and travel ban. Knowing our history is the first step to ensuring we do not repeat it.

Cast

George Takei, Mary Street Alinder, Satsuki Ina, Paul Kitagaki, Gary Okihiro, Elizabeth Patridge

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What is "And Then They Came for Us" about?

Seventy-five years ago, Executive Order 9066 paved the way to the profound violation of constitutional rights that resulted in the forced incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans. Featuring George Takei and many others who were incarcerated, as well as newly rediscovered photographs of Dorothea Lange, And Then They Came for Us brings history into the present, retelling this difficult story and following Japanese American activists as they speak out against the Muslim registry and travel ban. Knowing our history is the first step to ensuring we do not repeat it.

When was "And Then They Came for Us" released?

And Then They Came for Us was released in 2017.

Who stars in "And Then They Came for Us"?

The cast includes George Takei, Mary Street Alinder, Satsuki Ina, Paul Kitagaki.