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EngageAsia Presents The Vow from Hiroshima – In Person
November 21 @ 6:00 pm EST
Join our friends, EngageAsia at The Aligned Center as they host a special in-person event featuring a screening of the powerful documentary, The Vow from Hiroshima. Following the screening, stick around for a thought-provoking panel discussion with Susan Strickler (Director & Producer) and Mitchie Takeuchi (Writer & Producer). The event promises to be an enlightening and engaging experience.
The Vow From Hiroshima is a poignant documentary that delves into the life of Setsuko Thurlow, a remarkable survivor of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima. At just 13 years old when the bomb devastated her city in 1945, Setsuko’s harrowing experience is vividly captured in this intimate portrait. The film chronicles her enduring friendship with second-generation survivor Mitchie Takeuchi, offering a moving narrative of resilience and determination.
Setsuko’s story is one of tragedy and triumph, as she recalls being pulled from a burning building after the bomb’s impact, unable to save her 27 classmates who perished in the flames. This pivotal moment shaped her lifelong commitment to ensuring that no one else would suffer the same horrific fate.
Through decades of tireless activism, Setsuko’s journey culminates in a powerful milestone – the realization of her dream with the establishment of a Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW). The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017. Setsuko made the acceptance speech in Oslo, Norway.
Funds raised will support both EngageAsia as well as the From Hiroshima to the Heartlands project that will enable the film to be shown in-person throughout the United States. Tickets are non-refundable as this is a philanthropic event to support our important charitable work. Attire is business casual.