“The terror of that morning is seared into my memory” George Takei on his time in an internment camp

George Takei is an actor, activist and author, best known for his role of Lieutenant Sulu in Star Trek.

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Imprisoned as a child in the United States for being of Japanese origin, he campaigns for gay and immigrant rights. He brings his award-winning broadway musical ‘Allegiance’ to London, which is inspired by his own memories of growing up in a Japanese internment camp.
George joins Krishnan to tell his extraordinary story, from childhood to stardom and his mission to raise awareness about his life.

Produced by: Imahn Robertson

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