Immerse yourself in the life of Yonezo Okita as he leaves his home in Hiroshima, Japan, to migrate to Canada in 1935. Experience Yonezo’s peaceful life on a strawberry farm and feel the shock of war and racism that affects his family for generations. Filmmaker Randall Okita pays tribute to his grandfather through interactive and deeply personal storytelling in this room-scale virtual reality film.
VR Experience Notes:
- Viewers can experience “The Book of Distance” while standing or sitting.
- Appointment Timeframe: The running time for “The Book of Distance” is 30 minutes, but viewers should expect the entire VR experience to take at least 45 minutes, which includes fitting the headset and becoming familiar with controls. Please allow one hour total for the experience.
- Location Options (guest/visitor parking information):
- Hesburgh Library Specialty Technology Room 245 (2nd Floor Map)
- 2148 Jenkins Nanovic Halls