Film Screening and Congressional Gold Medal Award Ceremony
Hosted by the Bayanihan Equity Center and SOMA Pilipinas

1-2:30 PM View the MAKIBAKA Exhibit with FREE Admission
2:30PM Film Screening
3:00PM Congressional Gold Medal Award Ceremony

"Pursuit Against Time: Filipino WWII Veteran Stories" is a short documentary film produced by the Bayanihan Equity Center that captures the stories of struggle endured by Filipino WWII Veterans in America, and highlights the pursuit of these veterans and their advocates for full recognition and equity.

This Film Screening will also be followed by the Congressional Gold Medal Award Ceremony, an event that recognizes the valuable contributions of Filipino World War II veterans by awarding eligible veterans and surviving next of kin with a bronze replica of the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest award bestowed upon by the United States Congress to express national appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions.