LOS ANGELES—Join director Elizabeth Ai for a screening of NEW WAVE, followed by a Q&A and signing of the book that accompanies the film.
Mile-high hair. Synthesized sounds. Teenage rebellion. Elizabeth Ai was on a mission to excavate an untold story of rebellious punks in the chaotic world of 80s Vietnamese New Wave until she uncovers a hidden past.
Filmmaker Elizabeth Ai embarks on a journey to capture the vibrant spirit of a musical phenomenon that electrified Vietnamese American teens in the 1980s: New Wave. What begins as an exploration of the rebellion and freedom within this subculture evolves into a profound narrative of identity, loss, and healing. In Orange County, California, the synth beats and punk/goth aesthetics provided a sanctuary for a generation of youth grappling with the weight of their parents’ unspoken traumas.
Where: Philosophical Research Society, 3910 Los Feliz Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90027
When: Saturday, December 7, 1:00 – 5:00 pm PST
This event is FREE for PRS MEMBERS. You must RSVP to reserve a space, on a first come first served basis.
For details, see: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-wave-film-book-signing-with-elizabeth-ai-tickets-1077069456739?aff=oddtdtcreator
