SAN FRANCISCO—NEW WAVE Screening with Director Elizabeth Ai and W. Kamau Bell

SAN FRANCISCO—NEW WAVE screens at the Roxie Theater, followed by a Q&A with Director Elizabeth Ai and W. Kamau Bell.

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: The Roxie Theater, 3125 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
When: Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 4 pm

For details, see: https://roxie.com/film/new-wave-w-qa/