"Coroner to the Stars" to Premiere at Slamdance Film Festival

I'm thrilled to share some exciting news with all of you! After years of hard work on the documentary by producer/director/writer Mr. Ben Hethcoat, "Coroner to the Stars" will have its World Premiere at the Slamdance Film Festival in February 2025. The premiere will take place at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles

On a personal note, I did my fellowship in forensic pathology under Dr. Noguchi's mentorship in 1977 and later was his staff member. He strongly supported my desire to complete further training in clinical medicine and infectious diseases in New York City with a leave of absence from the County from 1980 for two years. The goal was to start a clinical forensic medicine program at the County's Medical Examiner-Coroner's Department. During my tenure as chief medical examiner-coroner, in addition to always being my mentor, he became my colleague, a very good friend, and an elder brother/father figure to me. I call him "Papa -Sir."

World Premiere

When: Sunday, February 23, 4:30 PM

Where: Panasonic LUMIX Theater
Quixote West Hollywood Studios
1011 N Fuller Ave
West Hollywood, CA 90046

Tickets can be purchased here.

Second Screening

When: Tuesday, February 25, 6:45 PM

Where: Landmark Theater 4
8000 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046

Donation Request

Our fiscal sponsor, the Japanese American National Museum (JANM), is a 501(c)(3) organization, meaning that contributions to the film via JANM are tax-deductible.

You can donate directly at:  https://9644p.blackbaudhosting.com/9644p/General-Donation

Please include "CORONER TO THE STARS" in the gift box designation so JANM knows to allocate the donation to our project.