US Tour is complete

Thank you to everyone who came out to see the film in SF, NY and DC. Sold out screenings, lots of engaging questions, and plenty of shochu and sushi made the week go by too quickly. Ena san and Ueshima san were completely impressed by the high school and university students who asked so many thoughtful questions. It was great to see Ena san and Ueshima san reunite with USS Drexler survivors Fred Mitchell and Gene Brick. More photos will follow but here are a couple from the sold-out NY premiere screening where the evening ended with a standing ovation as Ena san, Ueshima san and Fred stood on stage holding hands. To think that this was an impossible image only a few decades ago...it can all perhaps give us a little hope as to what is possible.