Reparations

A film by Jon Osaki

Reparations explores the four-century struggle to seek repair and atonement for slavery in the United States. Black and Asian Americans reflect on the legacy of slavery, the inequities that persists, and the critical role that solidarity between communities has in acknowledging and addressing systemic racism in America. This story is told by Black and Asian Americans who believe that our collective liberation can only be achieved by standing with one another. Reparations seeks to raise awareness of the Black reparations struggle and how vital it is to healing this country.

Accompanying Panels

Juneteenth Reparations Panel

With our nation’s foremost Black and Asian American leaders:

  • Marc Morial, President, National Urban League

  • Judith Browne Dianis, Executive Director, The Advancement Project

  • Glenn Harris, President, Race Forward

  • Don Tamaki, California Reparations Task Force Member*

  • Jon Osaki, Filmmaker of “Reparations”

  • Mary Smith, Vice President and Managing Director of Programs, APIAHF (moderator)

*Don Tamaki is speaking on the behalf of himself and not as a representative of the Task Force

 

Event Recordings

2021 Global Peace Film Festival with Jon Osaki

GPFF Artistic Director Kelly DeVine and Executive Director Nina Streich in conversation with Jon Osaki at the 2021 Global Peace Film Festival.

 

Awards

Film Festival Official Selections