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Films of Remembrance

San Francisco, United States · Est. 2011 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record

Tier BTrusted
San Francisco, United States
63
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  • No physical screenings
  • 15 years of verifiable history
  • 2 verified pro signals

Overview

Since 2012, the Nichi Bei Foundation has presented Films of Remembrance as the premier showcase of films commemorating the forced incarceration of Japanese Americans in American concentration camps during World War II. Selected films will be included at the 2026 Film of Remembrance showcase screenings in San Francisco’s Japantown on February 21, 2026 and San Jose’s Japantown on February 22, 2026. Additional screenings in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo and in Gardena, CA in March 2026 are under consideration. Filmmakers are expected to attend the screenings and participate in post-screening discussion panels.

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+28 pts)

  • 15 years of verifiable history
  • 2 verified pro signals
  • Verified trusted status
  • Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)

Red Flags (-15 pts)

  • No physical screenings

Trust Signals

Positive Signals

  • FilmFreeway Gold festival
  • Documented history with archived programs

Festival Details

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2011

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Legitimacy Score63/100
TierTier B
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