This Japanese Anime film tells the story of Jiro who dreams of flying and designing beautiful airplanes, inspired by the famous Italian aeronautical designer Caproni. Nearsighted from a young age and unable to be a pilot, Jiro joins a major Japanese engineering company in 1927 and becomes one of the world's most innovative and accomplished airplane designers.
The film chronicles much of his life, depicting key historical events, including the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, the Great Depression, the tuberculosis epidemic and Japan's plunge into war.
Refreshments will be served at the screening.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
USD
Founders Hall Rigsby Language & Culture Commons
5998 Alcal? Park
San Diego, CA 92110
Thursday, April 23 - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
For more information, please call: (619) 260-7824
The film chronicles much of his life, depicting key historical events, including the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, the Great Depression, the tuberculosis epidemic and Japan's plunge into war.
Refreshments will be served at the screening.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
USD
Founders Hall Rigsby Language & Culture Commons
5998 Alcal? Park
San Diego, CA 92110
Thursday, April 23 - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
For more information, please call: (619) 260-7824
