Welcome to the Okinawa Kai of Washington D.C. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the beautiful traditions of Okinawa and increasing the understanding of the Okinawa Culture. 

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OKINAWA KAI 3RD FILM WATCHING DAY!

Screening: DOUBLES: Japan and America’s First Intercultural Children (1995)
(The language spoken in the film is both English and Japanese with English and Japanese subtitles. However, there are portions of the film in Japanese with no English subtitles.)

DOUBLES shares the complex issues of cultural identity encountered by children of both US and Japanese heritage. It traces now-adult children and their experiences as part of two, and sometimes more, cultures. The term "doubles", instead of "half," is used by parents of mixed-race children to reflect the importance both cultures play in shaping an individual’s identity.

When:    Saturday, June 19th 2:00~4:30pm
Where:   Rockville Library at 21 Maryland Ave, Rockville MD 20850 Meeting room is on 1st floor near the front entrance.

Reservation: The event is free, however seating is limited and reservations are required. Please send an e-mail to okinawakaiofdc@gmail.com. The content and level of this film is suitable for persons 13-years old and older.

Special Guest:
Regge Life, the film maker
Regge Life began his career in feature films and worked on the epic "Ragtime" and "Trading Places," starring Eddie Murphy. He also produced and directed "Reunion," starring Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington, and served as director and production executive for "The Cosby Show" and director of "A Different World" in television.

 映写会：「ダブルス：日本と米国の文化を担う子供たち　（１９９５年作）」
日本とアメリカ、両方の文化的アイデンティティを受け継ぐ子供たちの複雑な問題やチャレンジを追ったドキュメンタリー映画。２つの文化、時にはそれ以上の複数文化に属しながら成長してきた、子供から大人までの体験が語られます。

期日：６月１９日　土曜日　２PM〜４：３０PM　
場所：ロックヴィル図書館　21 Maryland Ave, Rockville MD 20850
一階の入り口の右側にあるミーティング・ルーム

予約：どなたにも無料参加となっていますが, 席に制限があるので予約を受け付けます。予約は E-mail: okinawakaiofdc@gmail.com. フィルムの内容とレベルは大人向けになっております。お子様は１３歳以上が適切です。ご了承ください。

特別ゲスト：フィルム・メーカー、レジー・ライフ氏　
「ダブルス」はNHKや米国PBS始め世界各地で放映され、CINE Golden Eagleなど数々の賞を受賞したドキュメンタリーです。ライフ氏は「Ragtime」や「Trading Places」（エディー・マーフィ出演）などでキャリアを開始。ダンゼル・ワシントン出演の「Reunion」の制作・監督や、テレビでは「Cosby Show」や「 A Different World」でも制作や監督を担当。

 Directions:
From Virginia or Maryland:

• Take the Beltway I-495 to Route I-270.
• Go north on I-270 to the Falls Road Exit #5 to Rockville Town Center.
• Go straight through the first traffic light after you leave I-270. You will be on Maryland Ave.
• Continue on Maryland Ave. past East Middle Lane. The parking garage entrance will be on your right. The library will be on your left.

By Metro (Red Line to “Shady Grove”):

• Stop at Rockville Metro Station
• Cross Route 355 at East Middle Lane, or you may take the Pedestrian bridge at the Metro stop. (If you take the Pedestrian Overpass, turn right on Monroe Street and continue to East Middle Lane.)
• Continue on East Middle Lane to Maryland Avenue.
• Turn right onto Maryland Avenue. The library is on the plaza on your left at 21 Maryland Avenue.

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