Explore the shared history of baseball and international diplomacy. Join IRIS, Iowa Sister States, Japan America Society of Iowa, and the Des Moines Sister Cities Commission for a screening of Diamond Diplomacy, followed by a Q&A with director Yuriko Gamo Romer.

This documentary traces how baseball became a cultural bridge between the United States and Japan—from exhibition tours featuring legends like Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig to the modern era of stars like Ichiro Suzuki and Shohei Ohtani. Through stories of sport, diplomacy, and cultural exchange, the film explores how baseball helped shape understanding between two nations across generations.

📅 Wednesday, May 27 | 7 p.m.
📍 Varsity Cinema, Des Moines

This Humanities Iowa Mini Grant-supported program invites audiences to connect with history, culture, and community through the shared language of baseball.