ANIME AND MANGA: AFRO-AMERICAN INTERSECTIONS WITH JAPANESE CULTURE
October 21 , 2020, 7-8 p.m. ET
October 22 , 2020, 8-9a.m. JST
East meets West in this session that will drill down into the cultural roots of these art forms, what modern transformations are occurring in the genres, and the themes common in both Animé and Manga that resonate with social justice movements in the US. Get ready for an action-packed session!
Eric Caulderon, Independent Producer/Consultant, Los Angeles and Producer, Afro Samuri
Kofi M Bazzell-Smith, U.S.-Japan Bridging Scholar/Creator, Kofi Manga Youtube Channel
Amy DeLouise, Producer and Moderator