Pamela Roberts, Interim Director of WSU Jefferson County Extension, will show her recently completed video documentary, The Kawamotos of Lake Leland. The film features a 30-minute long interview with local farmer, Ray Kawamoto, including historical photos from his family, the archives of the Quilcene School and the Library of Congress. The Kawamotos of Lake Leland helps us understand more about the real life challenges of a local Japanese farm family. Included are their experiences during the WWII Japanese internment camps and the impact it had on their farms and on their lives. Local residents, Ray Kawamoto and his wife Margie, will be the honored guests at this event along with their family members.
If time permits, Snow Falling on Cedars will also be shown. The story of Snow Falling on Cedars was written by David Guterson, who became aware of the history of Japanese-American farm families through his experiences living on Bainbridge Island. Questions? Write to Linda Herzog at quilcene.conversations@gmail.