Don't miss the spring CineCulture lineup. CineCulture Club promotes cultural awareness through film and post-screening discussions.

“Under the Blood Red Sun” (2014)
When: 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25
Where: Peters Education Center Auditorium (west of the Save Mart Center in the Student Recreation Center building).

All films screened on campus are free and open to the public. Parking is not enforced after 4 p.m. on Fridays.

Discussant: Chris Tashima, actor featured in the film

Under the Blood Red Sun, adapted from Graham Salisbury’s 1995 historical novel and directed by Tim Savage, is an unforgettable story (based on actual events) of friendship, courage and survival. On Dec. 7, 1941, Tomikazu “Tomi” Nakaji and his best friend, Billy Davis, are playing baseball in a field near their homes in Hawaii when Japan launches a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. Torn between his love of all things American and the Japanese traditional ways, Tomi is frightened and feels ashamed of his native country. His friendship with Billy is tested as prejudice divides their island community, and he is forced to care for his mama and sister after his papa is taken away to an internment camp.

Coming next: - “Women of the Venezuelan Chaos” (2017) - Feb. 1

Embodying strength and stoicism, five Venezuelan women from diverse backgrounds each draw a portrait of their country as it suffers under the worst social, economic and political crisis in its history amid extreme food and medicine shortages, a broken justice system and widespread fear. The women share what life is really like for them and their families as the truth about their country’s difficulties is repeatedly denied by their government. Featuring stunning visuals and creative soundscapes, Women of the Venezuelan Chaos presents a uniquely beautiful country and its people, who remain resilient and resourceful despite the immense challenges they face.

For a complete schedule, visit the College of Arts and Humanities blog.

CineCulture is a film series provided as a service to Fresno State students, faculty, staff and community. CineCulture is also offered as a three-unit academic course (MCJ 179) in the Media, Communications and Journalism Department. The course fulfills General Education Integration Area Multicultural International (MI). For students entering Fresno State Fall 2018, the course satisfies a university graduation requirement.

Fresno State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact us in advance to your participation.

For more information, contact Dr. Mary Husain (instructor and club adviser) at mhusain@csufresno.edu.