And Then They Came for Us (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film
Released in 2017, And Then They Came for Us is a history and documentary film directed by Ken Schneider, running about 40 minutes. “Executive Order 9066” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Seventy-five years ago, Executive Order 9066 paved the way to the profound violation of constitutional rights that resulted in the forced incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans. Featuring George Takei and many others who were incarcerated, as well as newly rediscovered photographs of Dorothea Lange, And Then They Came for Us brings history into the present, retelling this difficult story and following Japanese American activists as they speak out against the Muslim registry and travel ban. Knowing our history is the first step to ensuring we do not repeat it.
Who’s in it. And Then They Came for Us stars George Takei as himself, Mary Street Alinder as herself, Satsuki Ina as herself and Paul Kitagaki as himself, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Eventive. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch And Then They Came for Us page.
If you liked it. Fans of And Then They Came for Us tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch And Then They Came for Us (2017)?
- In US, And Then They Came for Us is available to rent or buy from Eventive. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in And Then They Came for Us?
- And Then They Came for Us stars George Takei, Mary Street Alinder, Satsuki Ina, Paul Kitagaki and Gary Okihiro.
- When was And Then They Came for Us released?
- And Then They Came for Us was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 40 minutes.