AsiaLENS: AEMS Documentary and Independent Film Series at the Spurlock Museum: Forgive - Don't Forget

• Event Date: Thursday, September 13, 2018
• Time: 7:00 pm (CDT)
• Location: Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory St., Urbana, IL
• Cost: Free Admission

• Film

Forgive - Don't Forget
A film by Brad Bennett, Jonah Guelzo, Austin Journey, Paul Ufema.
2016 / 71 minutes
In English and Japanese with English subtitles

During Japan's surrender at the end of World War II, numerous swords were confiscated by American Officers. To better understand the past and build a bridge between cultures in the present, a filmmaker attempts to return one of these surrendered swords to its original owner.

AsiaLENS Film Series

AsiaLENS is a series of free public film screenings and discussion programs—organized by the Asian Educational Media Service (AEMS)/Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies (CEAPS) in collaboration with the Spurlock Museum—presenting recent documentary and independent films on issues reflecting contemporary life in Asia. Local and visiting experts introduce the films and lead audiences in post-screening discussions.