“Diamond Diplomacy” Screening and Special Director’s Talk
Join us at the San Francisco Main Library for a screening of Diamond Diplomacy, directed by Yuriko Gamo Romer. This engaging documentary explores how baseball became a beloved sport in Japan despite complex political tensions with the United States.
Diamond Diplomacy explores 150+ years of shared history between the United States and Japan through our shared love of baseball. Anchored by the stories of two former players—Japan’s Masanori “Mashi” Murakami and the USA’s Warren Cromartie—the film traces the evolution of a complex international relationship, touching on racism, diplomacy, and the unifying power of sports.
The screening will be followed by a special talk with director Yuriko Gamo Romer and executive producer Glen S. Fukushima.
Date & Time:
Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 from 5:00-7:00 PM
Venue:
Latino/Hispanic Rooms A&B, San Francisco Public Library | 100 Larkin Street San Francisco, CA 94102
Parking:
We highly recommend you take public transit to the event (Civic Center Station Muni/BART). If you must drive, please follow the SFPL’s recommendations for nearby parking.
Agenda:
5:00 PM Opening Remarks | Marc Smolowitz, Producer of “Diamond Diplomacy”
5:05 PM Film Begins
6:35 PM Director and Executive Producer Talk | Yuriko Gamo Romer, Director of “Diamond Diplomacy”; Glen S. Fukushima, Executive Producer of “Diamond Diplomacy”; and moderator Steve Pollock, President of Japan Society of Northern California
6:55 PM Audience Q&A
7:05 PM Closing Remarks | Steve Pollock, President of Japan Society of Northern California