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We believe that conflict doesn't have to result in violence or war at home or abroad. All action begins at the local level and activism begins with education. Join us at one of our free monthly events, view a topical film or listen to engaging Bay Area activists, educators and social justice advocates working to reduce militarism at home and abroad. Lively Q & A follows. Free refreshments and wheel chair accessibility.

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Sunday, August 1: A Little PASMC Business and a Moving Film

We are approaching the 76th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. With that much time having passed (thankfully without any kind of an encore), we still depend on the Hibakusha – the Japanese survivors – to tell personal stories of what it was like to be present for the bombings. Sadly, their numbers dwindle as age and time take their toll. But we still have films to record the stories, and on Sunday, August 1, to commemorate the August 6 and 9 1945 bombing, PASMC will screen “Flashes of Hope: Hibakusha Traveling the World”.

This 2009 film depicts atomic bomb survivors on a boat tour as they recall their experiences. Inherent in their travels and presentations is their quest – linked with ours – for a nuclear-free world. The August 1 event will begin at 7 PM on the Zoom platform. Here is the link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3289220486

Directed by Erika Bagnarello and produced by the Japan-based NGO Peace Boat in association with Costa Rica Films, the 62-minute documentary film was screened at the 2010 Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty Review Conference, and was an entry at the 2011 New York Peace Film Festival.

Peace Boat has organized the "Global Voyage for a Nuclear-Free World: Peace Boat Hibakusha Project" since 2008. The film depicts the first year, following 103 Hibakusha as they visit 23 ports in 20 countries from September 2008 to January 2009. They traveled around the world on board Peace Boat to share testimonies and their messages for nuclear abolition to citizens and governments. The film also includes commentary by experts from Australia, the U.S., UK and elsewhere who participated in the voyage.

Also: it’s time for PASMC to elect our 2021-22 slate of Officers and Board members! Before we show the film, we’ll have a brief election, and we’ll have information for you via email about the slate. We also welcome applicants for a position on the PASMC Board. To let us know you’re interested or for any questions about being on the Board, email us at smpa@sanmateopeaceaction.org.

In any case, we hope to see you on August 1 for an important film about Hiroshima and Nagasaki.