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Defining Courage at Aratani Theatre in Los Angeles

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Around Town

Defining Courage at Aratani Theatre in Los Angeles

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About the Event

Defining Courage is a journey into the legacy of the Nisei Soldier—Japanese Americans who served in the segregated units of the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Military Intelligence Service, and 522nd Field Artillery Battalion. 

Produced and narrated by ABC7-Los Angeles news anchor and filmmaker David Ono, Defining Courage honors the greatest fighting units in American military history. Featuring music by Enzo De Roza and Sheridan Seyfried, and a special appearance by multiplatinum songwriter and performer Harold Payne, Defining Courage is a testament to inner strength that inspires us in our search for courage in today’s world.

More info: DefiningCourageShow.com

 

TICKETS

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM PST

Aratani Theatre at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center

244 San Pedro St,

Los Angeles, CA 90012

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About the Event

Defining Courage is a journey into the legacy of the Nisei Soldier—Japanese Americans who served in the segregated units of the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Military Intelligence Service, and 522nd Field Artillery Battalion. 

Produced and narrated by ABC7-Los Angeles news anchor and filmmaker David Ono, Defining Courage honors the greatest fighting units in American military history. Featuring music by Enzo De Roza and Sheridan Seyfried, and a special appearance by multiplatinum songwriter and performer Harold Payne, Defining Courage is a testament to inner strength that inspires us in our search for courage in today’s world.

More info: DefiningCourageShow.com

 

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