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Japanese American Museum of San Jose to Screen “To Be Takei”

Japanese American Museum of San Jose to Screen “To Be Takei”

by Frances Phillips | Nov 18, 2015 | 2011, Media Arts, News

Filmmaker Jennifer Kroot collaborated with the Japanese American Museum of San Jose on developing the internment history aspect of her documentary, To Be Takei, which explores the personal story, artistic work, and LGBTQ activism of George Takei. Takei, best known as...
Jennifer Kroot’s “To Be Takei” Premiering August 22 across the US

Jennifer Kroot’s “To Be Takei” Premiering August 22 across the US

by Frances Phillips | Aug 19, 2014 | 2012, Media Arts, News

To Be Takei, a documentary film about Star Trek helmsman and marriage rights activist George Takei, is premiering across the United States and parts of Canada on Friday, August 22, 2014 in theaters, VOD, and on iTunes.  For a full schedule of screenings, visit...
“To Be Takai” Premieres at 2014 International LGBT Film Festival

“To Be Takai” Premieres at 2014 International LGBT Film Festival

by Frances Phillips | Jun 20, 2014 | 2012, Media Arts, News

Filmmaker Jennifer Kroot’s collaboration with the Japanese American Museum of San Jose has led to creation of To Be Takai, a documentary about actor and activist George Takai, who is known to many fans as the Star Trek helmsman. Kroot’s film explores...
To Be Takai premiering at Sundance Film Festival

To Be Takai premiering at Sundance Film Festival

by Frances Phillips | Jan 17, 2014 | 2012, Media Arts, News

On January 18-21, To Be Takei, a film about actor George Takei’s life and activism on behalf of marriage equality, is screening at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.  The film is being developed by Jennifer Kroot, who is collaborating with the...

Japanese American Museum of San Jose & Jennifer M. Kroot

by Frances Phillips | Jun 8, 2012 | 2012, Media Arts

Japanese American Museum of San Jose collaborating with Jennifer M. Kroot to create George Takei: Terrestrial Helmsman, a documentary about the popular Star Trek helmsman, his activism on behalf of marriage equality, and his childhood experiences in an internment camp...
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