"Our Man in Tokyo" Q&A with Director Akira Boch and Shin Miyata
Friday, May 15, 2020
6 p.m. - 7 p.m. (PDT)
FREE

Discover the behind the scenes experience of developing and creating the documentary, "Our Man in Tokyo (The Ballad of Shin Miyata)," in this live Q&A with Shin Miyata himself and director Akira Boch.

The short film explores the struggles and obsessions of Shin Miyata, a Tokyo-based record label owner and promoter who specializes in the difficult task of distributing Chicano music in Japan. His goal of bringing authentic and diverse representations of Chicano and Latinx culture to Japan and his purity of intention that hasn’t brought him financial gain, but has instead delivered a wealth of understanding that has educated, enlightened, and changed the lives of many people.

Following a facilitated discussion, the audience will have the chance to ask Boch and Miyata questions they may have about Chicanx music in Japan, the origins of their creative partnership, and much more.

Be sure to watch the film first on JANM’s YouTube channel starting on Friday, May 8: youtube.com/janmdotorg

The Q&A will be streamed live on JANM's YouTube channel. You can submit your questions in advance using this form. Participants will be able to chat and ask additional questions live (you will need to be logged in to YouTube to participate in the chat).