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On June 26, 1993, a public service announcement of a young Asian girl reciting the pledge of allegiance as words flash on the screen was displayed on a Sony Board in Times Square. Photo 107 captures the words “Last Year Asians Were Beaten Up Because…

On July 30, 1993, the highly controversial film, Rising Sun, debuted in theaters. CAAAV members and other political organizations joined together to protest the premiere of the film, as it blatantly displays xenophobia and racism toward the Asian…

A group of protestors holding signs march at a demonstration in Times Square against the 1993 film Rising Sun for its anti-immigrant, xenophobic, and racist sentiments.

A person in the forefront holds a sign that reads “Blacks vs. Japs, Divide…

In photos 071 and 072, three young protestors stand in front of a microphone. One, identified as Ava Chin, has a sign around her neck with the only visible word being “Stop” while another is turned to the side looking out potentially speaking into…

A protestor is pictured next to a police barricade holding a sign at chest level that reads “DROP ALL CHARGES! FREE SALEEM.” In the background of the photograph, there is a police officer looking away from the camera. The demonstration took place on…

The late Yuri Kochiyama, a political activist who dedicated her life to social justice and human rights movements, is pictured protesting the film debut of Rising Sun on July 30, 1993. The protest took place in front of the Criterion Theater in Times…

A young protestor is pictured holding a printout of the movie poster for Rising Sun in the right hand while the left hand is making a thumbs down. There are more demonstrators behind the young person, some holding signs, and a cameraman can be seen…

A large group of protestors is pictured marching in front of the Criterion theater in Times Square. In the background there is a partial view of a CAAAV banner, and the theater promotes the film Rising Sun in large, capitalized letters.

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A large group of demonstrators are pictured marching in front of the Criterion theater in Times Square to protest the film debut of Rising Sun on July 30, 1993. In the foreground a person holds a sign that reads “Thumbs Down!” while in the background…

A large group of demonstrators protest the film debut of Rising Sun on July 30, 1993. A cameraman can be seen in both photographs, documenting the event. In photo 067, the theater is visible, and a partial promotion of the film can be seen.

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