NIKKEI Community 2026 | Veteran’s Day Documentary Film Screening Features “The Volunteer” About Japanese Americans’ Vietnam War | Sunday, November 1, 1-3PM at Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute
Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (GVJCI) and the Asian American Community Media Project present special Veteran’s Day documentary film screening and panel discussion on Sunday, November 1, 2026, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at GVJCI Main Hall, 1964 W. 162ndz Street, Gardena, CA 90247.
This program is a special showing of director David Brodie’s documentary film The Volunteer. The film features Japanese American Vietnam War Veteran, Bruce Nakamura, who reflects on his combat experiences, and his struggles to overcome his feeling of guilt and anger. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with veterans Clif Ishigaki, Nick Nagatani, Mike Nakayama, Scott Takahashi, and Jason Young.
This program is free to attend.
Registration is highly encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
Registration: https://gvjci.wufoo.com/forms/rebg7z715ut22k/
For questions, please contact Stephanie Mayeda smayeda@jci-gardena.org