Program Series: Sound Off: A Celebration of Women Composers

The Apology

Lesley Barber has worked on such celebrated dramas as Manchester by the Sea and raucous comedies like Mindy Kaling’s Late Night. Her range also extends to the world of documentary films, where she created scores to accentuate the personal journeys of three “comfort women” in Tiffany Hsiung’s The Apology.

Thu, Oct 7, 2021

Tickets are Presale to Members only and will become available to the public on August 2, 2021 at 5:00 PM

The Apology

Lesley Barber has worked on such celebrated dramas as Manchester by the Sea (2016) and raucous comedies like Mindy Kaling’s Late Night (2019). Her range also extends to the world of documentary films, where she created scores to accentuate the personal journeys of three “comfort women” in Tiffany Hsiung’s The Apology. Hsiung’s doc follows a trio of women who were forced into sexual slavery during World War II by the Imperial Japanese Army. Nearing the end of their lives, they fight to be heard and recognized in the name of justice. Director: Tiffany Hsiung. 2016. 104 minutes. Canada. Color. Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Japanese, English. DCP. All film screenings of Sound Off: A Celebration of Women Composers are available here.

Know Before You Go

  • Plan your Visit

    Location

    The Academy Museum and its theaters are located at 6067 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036

    Parking

    Self-parking, accessible parking, and electric vehicle charging options are available. See below for our parking structure information and view the parking page for further details.

    Ride-Share Drop Off

    Roddenberry Lane, entrance on Fairfax Ave.

    LACMA's Pritzker Parking Garage

    6000 W 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90036, entrance on 6th St.
    5am–10pm
    $20 ($12 after 8pm entry) 
    Accessible spots on P1, adjacent to elevators
    EV charging stations on P1 and P2

    Petersen Automotive Museum Garage

    744 Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036, entrance on Fairfax Ave. or 8th St.
    6am–11pm
    $24 (first 15 min. free)
    Accessible spots on P1 only; no garage elevator
    EV charging stations on P1

  • Accessibility

    Audio Description

    For visitors who are blind or partially-sighted, audio description devices are available for some digital film screenings on a first-come, first-served basis. 

    Real-time audio descriptions are available for some performances upon request with at least three weeks’ notice, subject to the availability of describers. Email academymuseum@oscars.org to submit your request.

    Closed Captioning

    For visitors who are deaf or hard of hearing, in-seat closed captioning or descriptive audio-devices are available for some digital film screenings on a first-come, first-served basis. Please confirm availability at academymuseum@oscars.org before planning your visit. 

    Real-time captioning is available for programs upon request with at least three weeks’ notice, subject to the availability of captioners. Email academymuseum@oscars.org to submit your request.

    Please see our Accessibility page for complete information, including details on our Visual Description Tours, Calm Mornings, and Covid-19 policies.