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Japan Outreach Program will host free movie series
MISSISSIPPI STATE -- Movie fans can enjoy three free Japanese films at an upcoming series at Mississippi State University’s Bost Extension Center.
The Japan Outreach Program at MSU is presenting the comedy “ROBO-G” on Aug. 22 from 6-8 p.m., the animated adventure “Brave Story” on Sept. 12 from 5-7 p.m., and the drama “Always: Sunset on Third Street 3” on Sept. 26 from 5-7 p.m.
All three films will be shown with Japanese language audio and English subtitles. Free popcorn, cotton candy and drinks will be provided. The series is a celebration of the recently established Japan Outreach Program and the arrival of the Yokohama Tire plant.
Film series sponsors include the Japan-America Society of Mississippi, the Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville, the Japan Foundation, the MSU School of Human Sciences, the MSU Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President, the Holmes Cultural Diversity Center and Renasant Bank.
For more information, contact JuYoung Lee at 662-325-7697 or jlee@humansci.msstate.edu.