Japanese American Community Events
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VIZ Cinema in the New People Building, 1746 Post St., in S.F.’s Japantown, will show “Ruth Asawa: Roots of An Artist” as part of the 2011 Legacy Film Festival on Aging. The documentary film, directed by Bob Toy, depicts the life and work of world-renowned Nikkei artist Ruth Asawa, a beloved SF icon. There will be a post-screening Q&A with the director and Asawa family members following the 37-min. film. Tickets ($11 with a $1.50 processing fee) or for the complete list of films, visit www.legacyfilmfestivalonaging.org.