Preparation Sessions 

Community Preparation Sessions:

To ensure that this reenactment is a meaningful experience for all involved, during the week of May 12th we will host three preparation sessions for community members who will be volunteering to be a set extra for the reenactment scene. Each session will have the same content, just offered on different days and at different times. The first prep session will be virtual on Zoom and the other two prep sessions will be held in person at the Midwest Buddhist Temple (435 West Menomonee Street Chicago, IL 60614). 

Our community prep sessions are being co-designed and facilitated with Dr. Ada Cheng, an educator and storyteller whose work centers trauma-informed care and who has experience working deeply with Asian American communities across Chicago. Some of the themes the film grapples with may be difficult. We want to make sure that you feel supported throughout this process. Please feel free to reach out at any point to talk to the FSF team. We also have a curated resource list for participants to engege with if they wish.

In addition to going over the logistics of being a film extra, these sessions will invite volunteers to reflect on the historical, emotional, and intergenerational dimensions of the Redress Movement through guided conversation and storytelling. 

If you would like to volunteer as a set extra please attend ONE of the following prep sessions*:

There are no more prep sessions avaiable. 

* If your schedule did not allow you to attend a prep session, contact education@fullspectrumfeatures.com and we will arrange an alternative with you individually.

These sessions will serve two key purposes:

Historical and Community Reflection 

1. • Gather the community to discuss the impact of incarceration and wartime experiences on families and individuals

   • Reflect on the divisions within the Japanese American community during the Redress Movement and the importance of coming together despite personal differences

   • Consider the darkness and shame that lingered in some families after camp, including struggles with alcohol abuse and gender-based harm

   • Acknowledge the joy and discovery that Redress made possible—moments when intergenerational silence was broken, and healing conversations began

   • Provide time and facilitation to consider the significance of reenacting these testimonies, ensuring that we honor those who originally spoke out

   • Promote healing through dialogue and reflection

Film Logistics and Expectations

1. • Overview of what to expect as an extra on set

   • Day-of logistics: timeline, location, and directions

   • Wardrobe and styling guidelines for historical accuracy

*If your schedule does not allow you to attend a prep session, we will arrange an alternative with you individually.