Connectivity: An Evening with Rea Tajiri

The Carsey-Wolf Center (CWC) has hosted a series of compelling events exploring crucial societal issues through the lens of film. Highlights include "Connectivity: An Evening with Rea Tajiri," featuring a retrospective of the filmmaker’s work on ancestral memory and the Japanese American experience. The event showcased her acclaimed films, "History and Memory: For Akiko and Takashige" and "Wisdom Gone Wild," followed by a discussion with moderator Kelsey Moore, emphasizing the significance of non-traditional storytelling in addressing buried histories. CWC also presented "CWC Global: The Burning: The Untold Story of Africa’s Refugee Crisis," a powerful documentary uncovering the human cost of the EU's policies on African refugees, followed by a post-screening discussion with filmmaker Isabella Alexander-Nathani. Additionally, "CWC Docs: Pistachio Wars" addressed the environmental and social justice issues surrounding California’s agricultural industry, featuring an investigation by journalist Yasha Levine and filmmaker Rowan Wernham.

The upcoming "GreenScreen 2026 Student Film Premiere" will highlight eco-conscious narratives produced by students, showcasing their efforts to raise awareness about environmental issues through innovative storytelling. Lastly, a special screening of "Star Wars: A New Hope" as part of the "Connectivity" series will engage audiences in critical discussions about the film's impact on popular culture and its connections to contemporary media narratives. Through these diverse programming offerings, CWC aims to foster dialogue and reflection on pressing global concerns, reinforcing their commitment to showcasing documentaries that span historical and contemporary themes related to social justice and environmental challenges.