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In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, Clackamas Community College invites the public to a free screening of the documentary “Island Soldier.” This free event is hosted by the college’s Cougar Leadership, Education and Advocacy for Progress (LEAP) Office in collaboration with Veterans Services.

The screening will take place Tuesday, May 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the McLoughlin Auditorium on the Oregon City campus. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. Snacks and beverages will be available, and a raffle for prizes will be held at the end of the screening. The event is open to all members of the community, but registration is required. Register at https://bit.ly/island-soldier. 

Directed by Nathan Fitch, “Island Soldier” follows the personal stories of U.S. military service members from the Freely Associated States — the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands and Palau. These island nations are connected to the United States through the Compact of Free Association, granting citizens a unique non-immigrant status that allows them to live and work in the U.S. indefinitely.

“‘Island Soldier’ illustrates a larger story of a remote region whose interests are caught in the ever-changing tides of international politics… [It] asks challenging questions while offering viewers a unique perspective on a globalized world,” according to the film’s official website.

To learn more about the film, visit the official website or watch the trailer. Potential trigger warning to former military service members and veterans, as there are short clips of war.

For questions or more information about the event, contact CCC’s LEAP Office at  diversity@clackamas.edu. CCC’s Veterans Services can be reached at vetinfo@clackamas.edu. For ADA accommodations, contact the Disability Resource Center at 503-594-6357 or drc@clackamas.edu.