The Filipino American Association of Greater Columbia will present several program opportunities for Asian American and Pacific Islander History Month in Columbia. The Nickelodeon Theater will screen the documentary “A Long March” about the Filipino American veterans of WWII on May 13, and the exhibit Faces to Remember will be installed at Richland Library Main, opening on May 16. SC Humanities supported these events with a Mini Grant.
A Long March is an eye-opening documentary about the Filipino American veterans of WWII—soldiers who fought for the U.S. only to be erased from history and denied the benefits they were promised. In this heartfelt and powerful debut, director TS Botkin follows these veterans on their decades-long fight for justice, from the battlefield to the steps of Congress. After the screening, there will be a special live Q&A with director TS Botkin, who will be joining via Zoom to share insights into the making of this award-nominated independent film. The film will be screened on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. The community ticket price is $5 per person. Learn more: https://nickelodeon.org/events/alongmarch/.
The exhibit Faces to Remember is a portrait exhibit designed to educate viewers about Filipino American World War II veterans, the Bataan Death March, and their decades-long fight for recognition of their service. It will be installed at Richland Library Main (1431 Assembly St, Columbia, SC 29201) on the first level from May 16-June 13, 2025. Northeast Florida-based photographer Agnes Lopez has made it her mission to tell these forgotten stories. Learn more: https://www.thefacestoremember.com/.
The Filipino-American Association of Greater Columbia is a volunteer, nonprofit organization to promote inter-cultural education and understanding. Learn more on the website: https://filamsc.org/.
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