And Then They Came for Us

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As the documentary, And Then They Came for Us, demonstrates, the registration and incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans during WWII was one of the worst violations of constitutional rights in American history. The US government lied about the threat of espionage to justify the incarceration. Today's Muslim travel ban relies on similar uncorroborated claims of threats to national security. Featuring actor George Takei, and many others who were incarcerated, the film reveals the silence that surrounded the incarceration and the importance of speaking up against the travel ban. Knowing our history is the first step in making sure we do not repeat it. This film is a cautionary tale for these dark times.

Previously Aired

Day
Time
Channel
5/5/2019
4 p.m.
5/31/2020
11 p.m.
6/1/2020
3 a.m.
5/21/2021
4 p.m.
8/28/2023
8 p.m.
8/29/2023
3 a.m.
8/30/2023
1 p.m.
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